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We took the role of team co\u00f6rdinator \/ coach, as well as procurement manager for strategic projects within a context of public procurement.<\/p>\n

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  • Limited internal collaboration with procurement<\/li>\n
  • Room for improvement on a procurement maturity level \u2013 too much of an administrative support function under finance<\/li>\n
  • Need for performance monitorring, definition of team goals and a clear reporting process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Definition of governance model + set up of roadshows to create internal visibility for procurement.<\/li>\n
    • Improvement of team competences through on the job coaching, working method optimization, tools & training and motivation sessions<\/li>\n
    • Training on communication and soft skills \u2013 selling the added value of procurement<\/li>\n
    • Introduction of weekly department meetings, set up of procurement dashboard and installment of clear KPI system<\/li>\n
    • Implementation of category management<\/li>\n
    • Creation of contract repository, set up of work flows \u2013 processes \u2013 approvals PR & PO to invoice<\/li>\n
    • Positioning of procurement as an upstream involved function, moving away from a more administrative purpose<\/li>\n
    • Key contribution in strategic procurement projects + cross company collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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