Financial Services
Procurement & Cost Management
05.05.2024 | Strategy Paper

Procurement Pathfinder 2024

Navigate Future Trends Effectively

Unlock key insights from 100 experts and learn how procurement can become an innovative force and competitive advantage for your organization.

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The \”Procurement Pathfinder 2024\” whitepaper, created by The Procurement Initiative, a collaboration between H&Z Management Consulting and the University of St. Gallen’s Institute of Supply Chain Management, is an essential resource for procurement professionals. This comprehensive report draws on insights from 100 procurement experts to explore the emerging trends shaping the future of procurement and global supply chains. 

By downloading this whitepaper, you’ll gain valuable insights to help your organisation navigate these changes and embrace future opportunities. 

Key Takeaways: 

  • Strategic Advantage: Procurement plays a pivotal role in driving sustainable competitive advantage and fostering innovation, moving beyond basic transactional interactions
  • Collaborative Approach: Navigating future challenges and opportunities requires collaboration across internal and external stakeholders. Isolated efforts won’t suffice; organisations need a unified vision
  • Insightful Research: The whitepaper provides insights from 100 procurement experts, offering a comprehensive forecast of key trends shaping procurement in the coming decade
  • Proactive Navigation: The report serves as a guide for procurement professionals to anticipate challenges and leverage opportunities, ensuring a resilient and value-driven future for their organisations

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Contact Our Experts

Martina Buchhauser

Senior Advisor
Martina Buchhauser

Maximilian Marks

Partner
Maximilian Marks

Dr. Silke Mayer

Director
With more than 30 years of experience, Silke is a transformation expert with deep, end-to-end procurement expertise, helping organisations future-proof operating models and drive sustainable impact by turning procurement into a true value driver beyond cost.
Dr. Silke Mayer

Richard McIntosh

Partner
Richard McIntosh

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