Partnership in Procurement

Data & Technology
The topic focuses on how procurement should function as a partner for suppliers and internal customers, and how to approach this in negotiation, data sharing, and risk management.

Key questions and insights

How should procurement prepare negotiations with suppliers?

Procurement should not deal only with price and savings, but also with data, risks, innovation, and collaboration.

How can the needs of suppliers, internal customers, and the procurement team be aligned?

Procurement should be a partner for both suppliers and internal customers.

How can ESG and reporting be better documented and tracked in procurement?

In negotiations, preparation and knowledge of what the other party needs are important.

Which digital tools help with reporting and growth management?

For some companies, Power BI, Copilot, or custom tools help with reporting.

What ESG activities are companies already doing but have not documented?

Many companies are already doing some ESG activities, but have not documented them.

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