The importance of developing and implementing a vision for improved procurement and supply chain management

Articulate a clear, achievable and compelling vision which sets out the direction and plans of procurement and supply chain management

Stakeholder analysis and mapping including primary, secondary and key stakeholders

Use appropriate stakeholder analysis and mapping techniques to evaluate stakeholder needs, interests and influence and use the analysis to provide an efficient and effective service

The impact and consequences of contradictory requirements from stakeholders

Manage the trade offs and conflicts between stakeholders in sourcing activities and complex contracts and advise on commercial priorities

How to gain commitment to procurement and supply chain strategies from stakeholders

Develop and plan a strategy to secure commitment to objectives and plans for procurement and supply chain management by taking into account stakeholder feedback

Procurement expenditure approval  levels and corporate governance

Develop and implement policy for procurement expenditure approval levels and aspects of corporate governance for procurement and supply

Perspectives on influencing behaviours, and sources of both individual and organisational power

Guide colleagues to consider the role of power and influence in key stakeholder relationships in order to manage relationships effectively

Approaches to change management including transformational and transactional change, the change/performance curve, techniques for problem solving and overcoming resistance to change

Inspire colleagues and other stakeholders to adopt plans and strategies to achieve effective procurement and supply chain management