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Procurement Tech that Drives Real ROI | Senior SAP Innovator | Transformation Evangelist | £100M+ saved in Procurement
7 Things Your CPO Won’t Tell You (but you should know!) Here’s the reality: your CPO has expectations that they won’t spell out. And you can't wait until it’s too late to figure them out. What you don’t know WILL hold you back. To succeed in Procurement, follow these unspoken rules: 1/ They See More Than You Think ↳ Missed an important RFQ deadline? They notice ↳ That side comment about a contract negotiation? Yes, they remember ↳ Consistency is Key: always deliver your best 2/ They Want Actionable Solutions, Not Just Issues ↳ Don’t just flag up challenges, offer ways to mitigate them ↳ Leader value those who take initiative 3/ They Value Proactive Strategy, Not Just Tactical Execution. ↳ Following procurement policy? Expected ↳ Driving value? Impressive ↳ Show you are here to drive Impact 4/ They Expect You to Know How Your Role Fits Into the Bigger Picture ↳ Forget savings: Your decisions affect the whole business ↳ Understand how procurement drives competitive advantage 5/ They Won’t Always Praise You for Doing Your Job. ↳ Don't always expect a thank you for hitting savings targets. ↳ Increased trust and higher-level projects are the real rewards. 6/ They Notice How You Collaborate. ↳ Supplier relationships, cross-functional teamwork, and internal stakeholder management matter ↳ Your ability to navigate relationships determines your success 7/ They Expect Continuous Improvement ↳ If you’re not keeping up with market trends and digital tools you’re falling behind. ↳ Growth = More value. Stagnation = Missed chances ↳Keep them updated: show you’re ahead of the curve When you understand what’s left unsaid, you become a procurement powerhouse. What else would do you think they might be noticing and you need to pay attention to? Let me know in the comments ⬇ ---------- ♻ Repost to raise awareness in your network! 🔔 And follow me, for more procurement insights. #procurement #cpo #success #supplychain