[vc_row bg_type=”grad” bg_override=”ex-full” seperator_enable=”seperator_enable_value” seperator_type=”xlarge_triangle_left_seperator” seperator_position=”bottom_seperator” bg_grad=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #654C97), color-stop(100%, #1883B8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#654C97 0%,#1883B8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#654C97 0%,#1883B8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#654C97 0%,#1883B8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#654C97 0%,#1883B8 100%);background: linear-gradient(top,#654C97 0%,#1883B8 100%);” css=”.vc_custom_1629298526067{padding-top: 120px !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;}”][vc_column][ultimate_heading main_heading=”CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS ARE TRANSCENDING THEIR TRADITIONAL ROLES” main_heading_color=”#ffffff” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” margin_design_tab_text=”” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:45px;” main_heading_line_height=”desktop:55px;”][/ultimate_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_heading margin_design_tab_text=”” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:25px;” sub_heading_line_height=”desktop:35px;”]Since 2011, the Deloitte Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey has been providing exclusive insights into the key challenges and opportunities shaping the course of procurement, serving as a global benchmark of sentiment about the function. [/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Recognising the importance of bringing chief procurement officers (CPOs) into higher level C-suite conversations, Deloitte has announced that it is pleased to be the Platinum sponsor at the 2021 15th Annual Smart Procurement World Indaba. Deloitte and global technology platform for business spend management Coupa will also host the CPO (Chief Procurement Officer) Forum breakfast, which will take place at the Deloitte Waterfall Office on 15 September 2021.
The Smart Procurement World Indaba is South Africa’s longest-standing event for procurement and inbound supply chain professionals. This year marks the 15th annual Smart Procurement World Indaba, and it will focus on redefining the profession, which has faced enormous pressure during the COVID-19 crisis. The two-day online conference takes place on 14 and 15 September 2021, followed by online event workshops on 20 and 21 September 2021.
“We will be showcasing our thought leadership across procurement executives who are looking for advisory and support to take their teams to new heights, in areas such as strategic sourcing, procurement operations models and training,” explains Yash Singh, Associate Director, Sourcing and Procurement, Deloitte Africa.
“We saw this as a great opportunity to highlight our superior market offering through the partnership with Coupa to put us in a good position to build credibility and differentiate ourselves. The conference will allow us to establish new relationships with procurement executives across the African continent. The breakfast is an excellent opportunity to address CPOs and build credibility as they make decisions regarding vendors and other spend in their respective organisations.
“It is critical that CPOs are brought into higher level C-suite conversations. They bring significant value to the table; whether it is in navigating risk, helping realise digital transformation, or furthering corporate responsibility initiatives,” Singh says.
In addition, CPOs have been transcending their traditional roles, moving toward roles as transformational catalysts and intelligent strategists. According to Deloitte’s Global CPO Survey, high-performing CPOs spend almost 15% more of their time as strategists and target more than 50% of their time to be spent on strategic activities. Procurement has emerged as a key driver of competitiveness in modern business across a wide range of priorities, and CPOs must respond accordingly.
For additional results from Deloitte’s Global CPO Survey, download a copy here.
To find out more about this exclusive breakfast or how to attend the Smart Procurement World Indaba Conference, email info@smartprocurementworld.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1629360693046{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #f1f1f1 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”ABOUT SMART PROCUREMENT WORLD” heading_tag=”h3″ spacer=”line_only” spacer_position=”middle” line_height=”3″ line_color=”” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” line_width=”300″ el_class=”accent-border-color” main_heading_margin=”margin-bottom:15px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-bottom:25px;” spacer_margin=”margin-bottom:35px;”]Smart Procurement World (SPW) is the largest professional development event for procurement and inbound supply chain, supported and endorsed by industry professional bodies. SPW also achieves professional development for procurement and supply chain professionals while achieving economic development objectives in each region through enterprise, supplier development linking small business to supply chain.
Contact info@smartprocurementworld.com for event inquiries.[/ultimate_heading][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”191″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1629361093157{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”About Deloitte” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=”” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” el_class=”accent-border-color” main_heading_margin=”margin-bottom:15px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-bottom:25px;”]Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500® and more than 7,000 private companies. Our people come together for the greater good and work across the industry sectors that drive and shape today’s marketplace — delivering measurable and lasting results that help reinforce public trust in our capital markets, inspire clients to see challenges as opportunities to transform and thrive, and help lead the way toward a stronger economy and a healthier society. Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them. Building on more than 175 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. Learn how Deloitte’s more than 330,000 people worldwide connect for impact at www.deloitte.com.[/ultimate_heading][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1629361294300{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #f1f1f1 !important;}”]Contact:
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