We hear a lot about the changing procurement skill set, and the difficulty that CPO’s are experiencing in hiring the talent they require. However, what is the reality, and how can procurement leaders adapt? As a procurement professional, how can you stand out from the crowd?
My guest today on the Art of Procurement is Greg Tennyson, the Chief Procurement Officer of VSP Global. Greg explains why the talent shortage isn’t as black and white as it may seem, and he shares what he looks for when hiring and promoting procurement talent.
“The whole conversation around talent shortage within the procurement space – I’ve heard it now probably for the last five, maybe ten years. I think what is missing is people need to get creative in how they go after it.”
In this episode, you will learn:
Greg’s view on how procurement is evolving
Why Greg believes the much discussed talent shortage is situational
How CPO’s can be creative in hiring procurement talent
Greg’s advice to procurement professionals on how they can remain relevant as technical skills become less important
Greg’s approach to constructing procurement teams with diverse skill sets
What Greg expects from his teams in terms of their ability to build relationships with their key stakeholders
How procurement professionals can stand out from the crowd
Why Greg believes that robotic process automation is nothing new, and what the procurement challenge is going forward.
The importance of transparency in supplier relationships
