Strategies for Improving Procurement: Strategic Procurement vs. General Buying. (EP 168)

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English - May 20, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB - ★★★ - 1 rating
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This week, Paul is joined by Jon Watts, the Procurement and Supply Chain Director at Hayfield Homes.

In this follow-up to Episode 147, where they laid the groundwork on the disparities between Buying and Subcontract Procurement, Paul and Jon take their discussion to new heights.

Jon discusses in great detail today how he differentiates Strategic Procurement from General Buying and the art of negotiation, risk management, and much more. If you want to learn the best tactics to maximise procurement returns in construction, this episode is for you.

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