S2. E22. The Path to Procurement Excellence (Career growth)

Send us Fan MailOur hosts discuss practical strategies for progressing in a procurement career, covering everything from education pathways to handling imposter syndrome and building influential stakeholder relationships.• Multiple pathways into procurement including degrees, apprenticeships, qualifications, or transferring from adjacent roles• Exposure to senior stakeholders is a key benefit of procurement roles, requiring preparation and solution-oriented approaches• CIPS qualifications valuable for career progression, but pursue them to genuinely improve skills rather than just for promotion• Networking through CIPS branches, online forums, and LinkedIn groups creates learning opportunities and potential job connections• Finding mentors who excel in areas you wish to develop can accelerate growth in specific procurement competencies• Overcome imposter syndrome by acknowledging the learning curve in new roles and remembering you earned your position• Document achievements and successful negotiations to track your growth and provide evidence of impact• Career paths aren't always linear – procurement knowledge creates opportunities for specialization in various areas• Stay current with emerging trends like AI in procurement to position yourself ahead of the market• Building relationships with stakeholders is crucial as they often determine your opportunities for growthJoin our community by following us on Instagram at lets_talk_procurement or email us at [email protected] the showPlease get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: [email protected] or visit our website www.letstalkprocurement.co.ukIt would also mean the world if you can drop us a cheeky 5* rating on your platform of choice, Cya Later