“The visionary leaders can see the opportunities but also recognize that, while traditional skills in procurement still remain very, very important, they need to evolve to realize the true value of technology.” - Andrew Daley, Managing Director, Digital Procurement & Supply Chain, Edbury Daley

The skills and operating models procurement prioritizes are key to their success whether they are facing a single, large-scale transformation or if they are on a steady, continuous digitization journey.

Philip Ideson recently spoke with Andrew Daley, Managing Director, Digital Procurement & Supply Chain at Edbury Daley, in-person at SAP Spend Connect Live in Las Vegas.

Along with discussing insights from a recent research report on procurement technology skills, they explore the importance of centers of excellence, upskilling, and automation. Andrew also shares his views on:

• Why digital literacy, change management, and strategic thinking skills are critical for both practitioners and procurement leaders
• Strategies for attracting and developing top talent in procurement
• How AI and automation will impact traditional procurement roles, and the skills that will become more valuable in the process

Links:

• Andrew Daley on LinkedIn
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• Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube