More is expected of procurement than ever. To keep up and deliver, functions must evolve and embark on ambitious transformation projects – the onus is on heads and directors of procurement to effectively manage these journeys. How do you create buy-in for change at every level of your team? What does it take to lead a successful transformation programme from the front? And how can you navigate resistance to new ways of working, build confidence and embed new ways of working? 

A procurement director at a fast-growing tech company and a public sector transformation leader shared their stories of delivering complex change programmes and offer honest, candid insights to be successful.

Having been selected as the new nuclear partner to Great British Energy, it is an exciting time for Rolls-Royce SMR. Yet one that will require the procurement and supply function to rapidly develop its capacity and capability. Where does it develop pathways of competency to manage future expectations? And how do you identify which skills to focus on? 

Hear how Rolls-Royce SMR has invested in its procurement function by benchmarking itself against the CIPS Global Standard and learn how you could use the same Standard to create a new pathway of progression for yourself and your wider team.

In a VUCA world, strong supplier partnerships are the foundation of resilient supply chains. An effective supplier relationship management (SRM) programme is foundational to driving value, managing performance and ensuring long-term visibility. What does best practice SRM look like? How can you become more accessible to do business with by make onboarding and performance monitoring seamless? And, how do you build a compelling business case for investing in your SRM capabilities

Learn the core components of a successful SRM programme and how you get buy-in to invest in tools can transform supplier relationships into strategic partnerships.

Session supported by Kodiak Hub