This document contains quotes from various procurement leaders on topics related to digital transformation. It discusses how everyone in an organization needs to understand and work with data; that procurement executives should act as general business managers rather than focus on pre-packaged experience; and that defining what a business partner is and how they can contribute is important. The leaders also note that companies need to adapt to new technologies like automation, robots, and blockchain; involve all employees to help the business succeed; and look for business acumen and partnership skills when hiring.

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Victoria Folbigg, VP Procurement
What I want to instil in my team is that there isn't a role for
data analysts and then everybody else. Everyone needs to
have a hand in the data.”
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Ron Ng , APAC Region Head, Strategic
Sourcing & Procure-to-Pay
Procurement executives should be general business
managers. We've found a lot of success based on personal
traits, rather pre-packaged experience.”
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Maggie Robinson, CPO
We need to start defining what a business partner is, you
need to know why you’re there and how you can contribute."
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Lars Andersson, Head of Digital Procurement,
Automation & Analytics
The robots are already here - winners are adapting!”
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David Kern, Head of Procurement
The results of the business will cascade to everyone in it. We
have to get everyone involved and make sure the business
takes credit rather than us as individuals."
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Paula Martinez, Vice President of
Group Procurement
Blockchain technology is going to do for data, what the
internet did for information.”
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Fredrick Spalcke, CPO
Innovation doesn't only come from 'ideation'. Procurement
must be in a position to co-orchestrate the value chain with
stakeholders.”
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Florence Tinsley-Roy, Director, Global Leader
for Products and Services Procurement
You can't just assume your hard work will be recognised. You
have to question why you may not be progressing and do
something about it.”
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Mark Pickett General Manager Raw Materials
and Services Procurement
When looking for new hires, the first thing I look for is business
acumen, then the ability to partner with both internal customers
and suppliers, and finally drive and energy.”
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