Zen & the Art of Procurement Automation
Zen & the Art of Procurement Automation
Procurement Skills: #1 Business Acumen
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Procurement Skills: #1 Business Acumen

The First Step in an Eight-Part Journey to Procurement Excellence

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What separates good procurement professionals from great ones? The answer lies in business acumen. In the inaugural episode of our 8-part podcast series, I explore how developing a strategic mindset transforms procurement into a driver of organizational success.

This episode unpacks the Procurement Skills Mastery Model, focusing on business acumen as a competency that evolves through four stages:

  • Fundamental,

  • Proficient,

  • Advanced, and

  • Mastery.

Whether you're analyzing supplier costs, anticipating market shifts, or influencing C-suite decisions, business acumen empowers you to move beyond the transactional and deliver measurable value.

Join me as I discuss actionable strategies for cultivating this critical skill. From real-world scenario training to immersive simulations, this podcast is packed with insights that will prepare you for the challenges of modern procurement.

🎙 Episode 1 is live now! Discover how business acumen can unlock hidden opportunities and position procurement as a strategic partner within your organization.

📅 Don’t miss the upcoming episodes, where I’ll tackle other core competencies critical to procurement leadership.

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