Having the right people at the right job and responsibilities, starts with understanding what skills are needed for the job vs. what skills are available in the team, so we know what to focus on.
Developing this is critical, so the team gets exactly the tools and information that they need. This is why we most of the time recommend starting with a Skills assessment.
Once we understand the skillset and the resources available, it becomes clear what needs to be done to bring the procurement organization to the next level of efficiency.
For this we create personalized training modules focusing on:
1. Procurement process- assessment, adaptation and implementations
2. Next Level Procurement- Supplier mapping, commodity strategy and commercial negotiation
We find, based on experience, that trainings can be very helpful for the individuals and people involved in the Procurement process and supplier management.
Nevertheless, as important the know-how is, knowledge without systems, processes and procedures can’t be efficient or sustainable in an organization.
To support the procurement team and the organization we can provide also procurement audits
Procurement audits are regular reviews of the entire procurement process, including supplier contracts,
vendor history and the practices used and unused by employees and managers.
The aim is to make sure all processes are adding value to the business and support the company goals.
Unorganized or un-strategized purchasing routines inevitably lead to challenges and inefficiencies for the organization, regardless of the industry.
"Ingrid has a unique ability to go across cultures and language barriers to create a common understanding of the subject matter. Her training and development skills are based on her core philosophy of treating everyone with respect and understanding that not all people develop at the same rate. No matter the complexity or criticality of a situation her training skills are able to provide practical solutions and methods. Her calm demeanor radiates through and her focus on opportunities to improve versus the negative connotation of the word problem are evident throughout."
Richard Hopkins
Managing Director XLS Solutions
"I have been working with Ingrid for more than 15 years as a supplier. English is our common language but is not our natural tongues. Throughout this time the communication has been easy due to her ability to explain her needs in a way that has allowed me to deliver and ultimately grow the business relationship. She is tough, fair and focussed. As a business owner it is all I can ask for. I know if she is training and developing people the, and there, future is going to bright"
Tomas Vojta
CEO, Sigmaplast a.s.
"In this world full of information, sometimes you are feeling lost and you need a person to put the right questions to redirect you. Are not easy questions but answersing them you will have the courage to change your life!"
Emanuela Mariscas
PC&L Specialist
"It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with someone with such a broad procurement acumen, doubled by a rock-solid experience in dealing with all aspects of real life purchasing. Ingrid has not only a deep understanding of day-to-day procurement operations, but she also has a natural ability to explain and impart her extensive knowledge by making use of her excellent capacity to convey ideas effectively."
Victor Voicu, EMBA
Procurement consultant and trainer
