110. Key skills for successful purchasing professionals

Guest Name: Bernard Gracia,  Dean and Director of European Institute of Purchasing Management.  Language: English, Publication date:  Nov, 11. 2020 Bernard is currently Dean and Director at European institute of purchasing management (EIPM). It is a pioneer in purchasing training in Europe and today stands as the leading Global Centre in Executive Procurement and Supply Management Education. With branches in Geneva and Shanghai and partnerships in Brazil, Dubai, India, Mexico, North America, Poland and South Africa, the Institute has developed a complete range of solutions to meet the training needs of its large base of international clients in all sectors of industry and service. EIPM promotes Procurement and Supply Management as strategic functions with a key role to play in economic transformation. Learn more about EIPM here: https://www.eipm.org/ In this episode, we ask the following key questions: How do you see the role of purchasing in the recent date where almost every organization faces challenges in their businesses? What are some key skills in purchasing that will be valuable in the coming years?  What advice can you offer to the leader on how to improve their purchasing organization skills? How can the professional body such as EIPM (and others which have a similar program) play a significant role in this space? Connect him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardgracia/