Kelly Barner is featured as one of the 8 thought leaders in a new eBook from Zycus.

Over the years, businesses have changed and so have the roles of the different departments within them. As a result, businesses in 2018 exposed to more complex issues than ever, revolving around cost savings, operational efficiency, and obtaining a competitive edge through available data and human resources.

The procurement function must realign itself with organizational goals and transform into a strategic function that adds value to the organization and is not just a cost-center.

This e-Book presents articles from 8 industry thought leaders and procurement practitioners on the most sought-after question – What should the role of procurement be in 2018?

Topics

• Developing a strategic mindset is essential for procurement teams
• The shift in procurement skills to drive a high performing team
• Unraveling the power of spend analytics in procurement
• Stakeholder alignment for successful procurement savings
• The new era of real-time procurement
• Collaborating better with second-tier suppliers

Click here to access the eBook