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Improvements in procurement capability are beset by ‘soft’ issues says new book 'Procurement Mojo'

The global economic downturn has compelled organizations of all sorts to focus on costs and seek ways to optimize their procurement capability, yet a lack of understanding of the softer issues of business are holding many organizations back, according to new book ’Procurement Mojo’.

For most organizations, the single largest or second largest area of costs is procurement from suppliers. Even in boom times, savvy enterprises are constantly looking for ways to optimize procurement spend to boost profitability. Averting fraud and other business risks, such as the recent horsemeat scandal, is another reason smart organizations strive to enhance their procurement capability; however, only a minority of organizations are able to achieve this. Many procurement practitioners are beset by organizational challenges – ‘soft’ issues – and struggle to incorporate effectiveness to their functional activities, claims procurement expert Sigi Osagie.

In his new book Procurement Mojo: Strengthening the Function and Raising Its Profile (£14.99, Management Books 2000), Sigi focuses on these all important ‘soft’ issues and provides practical techniques to navigate organizational dynamics and achieve effective procurement in the modern-day organization. Sigi teaches readers how to apply personal and organizational effectiveness to the procurement job.

“It is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People applied to the activity of procurement”, explains Sigi, who is a successful interim executive, consultant and coach. He specializes in transformational improvements in procurement; supply chain management, and leadership and organizational effectiveness. He has had many articles published on the subject in a number of major industry publications relating to this field.

Sigi continues:

“Many procurement practitioners yearn for practical solutions that will enable them to navigate organizational dynamics and be more effective and successful on the job. Procurement Mojo is targeted primarily at these professionals, as well as business leaders and senior executives responsible for procurement spend who are kept awake at night by challenges of ‘cost control’ and how to improve their procurement capability. The purpose of this book is to enable readers to understand better the links between organizational goals and effectiveness at both functional and personal levels. It will also teach readers how to use that understanding to fulfill the universal desire for work satisfaction, personal growth and attain organizational aspirations simultaneously. Finally, it will save organizations time, money and effort by outlining how to create effective Procurement functions that maximize their return on investment and boost employee engagement in tandem.”

Procurement Mojo launches on 18th September and is available from Amazon and all good bookstores.

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