KATHLEEN ANNE

HARMESTON FCIPS

C-Suite Director and Coach, Non-Executive Director, Business Advisor & Fractional Interim

Tag: procurement

  • Has The Quality of Collaboration In Procurement Improved As A Result Of Remote Working?
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    Has The Quality of Collaboration In Procurement Improved As A Result Of Remote Working?

    Kathleen Harmeston

    I define collaboration as high quality cross functional interactions with suppliers, budgetholders and procurement to achieve more than what you would within silo working.Remote collaboration is nothing new. Pre-pandemic many global organisations excelled inremote cross-functional collaboration due to the adoption of robust planning across manytime zones, a percentage of face-to-face meetings planned well in advance,…

  • New CPOs In Post : The 90 Day Challenge

    New CPOs In Post : The 90 Day Challenge

    Kathleen Harmeston

    Stepping into the role of Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) offers unique challenges and opportunities. The first 90 days are pivotal, setting the stage for your strategic vision and operational priorities. This short window is critical for setting the stage for your strategic vision and operational priorities. Effective interaction with key stakeholders, especially the CFO and the…

  • Ethical Sourcing – The New Fad or Consumer Demand? 

    Ethical Sourcing – The New Fad or Consumer Demand? 

    Kathleen Harmeston

    With the ongoing changes and developments in international trading and more eco-friendly consumer demands the concept of ethical sourcing has surged to the forefront of business strategy discussions. But what exactly do we mean by ethical sourcing and how has it become a cornerstone of contemporary business practices in 2024? Defining Ethical Sourcing At its…