Take a look at job postings for procurement positions these days - the critical skills demanded for the next generation of Procurement Leaders, who are expected to be not only skilled negotiators, but should also be equally adept with both "harder" highly technical skills such as advanced analytics and "softer" engagement capabilities such as supplier relationship management, are markedly different from even just a few years ago.
Analyst firm Ardent Partners, has published a series of articles entitled “Skills for the Modern Procurement Professional” on its CPO Rising website, breaking down the fundamental skills and capabilities that will enable procurement professionals to succeed and advance in the future management, the 'return on investment' goes far beyond increased efficiency and faster cycle times.

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