Strategies for Improving Procurement: A Focus on the Relationship between Procurement and Commercial Departments. (EP 147)

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English - December 11, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB - ★★★ - 1 rating
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Previous Episode: The Future of Contracting Series: Why QS’s shouldn’t only have margin as their KPI. (EP 146)

Next Episode: Managing Risks in Tendering: What's a World-Class process when receiving a Tender? (EP 148)

This week, Paul is joined by Jon Watts, the Procurement and Supply Chain Director at Hayfield Homes.

In today’s conversation, Paul and Jon discuss the relationship between the Procurement and Commercial Departments, and Jon explains how he manages collaboration between the two at Hayfield Homes.

Across the episode, we discuss Jon’s unique approach to Supply Chain relationships, how his experience in the RAF shapes his approach to work and most importantly, the best tactics to maximise procurement returns in construction.

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