{"id":50755,"date":"2024-02-01T09:17:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T14:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/?post_type=podcasts_smcs&#038;p=50755"},"modified":"2025-02-04T07:34:54","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T12:34:54","slug":"direct-and-indirect-procurement","status":"publish","type":"podcasts_smcs","link":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/podcasts_smcs\/direct-and-indirect-procurement\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the Dynamics of Direct and Indirect Procurement with a Spotlight on Consulting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Navigating the Dynamics of Direct and Indirect Procurement with a Spotlight on Consulting\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mguB3h6TLFw?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Businesses are waking up to the fact that a top-notch indirect procurement game can be a differentiator for success. It&#8217;s not just a cost center anymore; it&#8217;s a strategic player in the company&#8217;s victory.<\/p>\n<p>But let&#8217;s ditch the old-school thinking of direct versus indirect procurement. It&#8217;s time to see it as a choice between strategic and non-strategic buys. Some direct stuff isn&#8217;t that strategic, and surprise, some indirect buys are real game-changers.<\/p>\n<p>And if we zoom in on consulting \u2013 now that&#8217;s the secret weapon. Aligning your consulting spend with the big picture strategy is where the real power lies. It&#8217;s not just about hiring consultants; it&#8217;s about picking projects that move the needle.<\/p>\n<p>To sum it up, playing the procurement game strategically is a must. It challenges the old rules, pushes for teamwork, embraces tech, nurtures strong supplier ties, and rolls with the punches in this crazy business world. It&#8217;s the winning playbook for businesses aiming for long-term success in the modern arena. Don&#8217;t miss out on these insights; Helene breaks it all down in this episode \u2013 the game-changer you need for a winning strategy!<\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recognizing the transformative potential of strategic indirect procurement, businesses move beyond traditional distinctions. Helene emphasizes the need to view it as a strategic game, breaking old rules, fostering collaboration, and aligning consulting spend with broader business strategy. This episode offers essential insights for businesses aiming at long-term success in the modern landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":52682,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","categories":[209],"class_list":["post-50755","podcasts_smcs","type-podcasts_smcs","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-scs-podcast"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/podcasts_smcs\/50755","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/podcasts_smcs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/podcasts_smcs"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50755"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52682"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50755"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50755"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}