Skilled procurement professionals are critical to building more strategic, long-term relationships to get the best value from a contract. Professionals need good technical skills such as contract management, sourcing, procurement and data analysis – that's a given. However, it is a successful combination of business and technical skills that truly determines the value of procurement in the eyes of leaders.

According to our CIPS Procurement Salary Guide 2022, sponsored by Hays, the focus of the top five key skills requirements at all levels is on good communication skills to successfully negotiate, influence and develop relationships with suppliers.

Tune in to this webinar and learn:

Which technical and business skills are most in demand?
What new roles are emerging in procurement, how does this change the skills required and how can you stay up to date?
How do successful companies retain and develop talent as the fierce competition for skills rages on?
What skills trends are we likely to see in 2023?

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