{"id":16668,"date":"2024-12-30T21:24:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T18:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/k-house.in.ua\/yak-transformuvaty-zakupivli-u-strategichnyj-aktyv-kompaniyi\/"},"modified":"2024-12-30T21:35:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T18:35:44","slug":"yak-transformuvaty-zakupivli-u-strategichnyj-aktyv-kompaniyi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/k-house.in.ua\/en\/yak-transformuvaty-zakupivli-u-strategichnyj-aktyv-kompaniyi\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Transform Procurement into a Strategic Company Asset"},"content":{"rendered":"

Procurement is more than just expenses. It is a strategic function that can drive change and provide a competitive advantage for a company. How can procurement specialists contribute to the strategic development of the business?<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>

The experience and insights shared by Yuriy Kostenko<\/strong>, Deputy Director of the Department of Material and Technical Supply at JV “Poltava Petroleum Company” and tutor of the CIPS Diploma in Procurement & Supply in Ukraine<\/a>, during a webinar hosted by the House of Knowledge platform on the topic “Procurement Specialists Can Do More: How to Enhance the Impact of Procurement on Business,” serve as valuable guidance on this issue.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

From Transactions to Strategy<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Many companies still view procurement as purely a transactional function. Procurement specialists receive requests, process invoices, and ensure supply. However, the true potential of procurement is unlocked when it is integrated into strategic business processes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

According to Yuriy Kostenko, the strategic role of a procurement specialist begins with understanding the entire procurement lifecycle\u2014from needs identification to asset management. The 13 stages of the procurement process, as outlined by the CIPS methodology, demonstrate the complexity of this function. Procurement specialists who adopt this approach can provide valuable contributions to a company’s development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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The Role of the Procurement Specialist in Business<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

The procurement specialist acts as a bridge between the company’s internal stakeholders and external suppliers. This position allows them to influence key business decisions:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>