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What are the hard truths about how procurement is perceived, and what role do we play in shaping that?

In this episode, we tackle one of the most uncomfortable but important topics: the perception of procurement. Too often the focus is on how others see us, but are we, even unintentionally, fueling those same perceptions ourselves?

From the memes we share on LinkedIn to the self-limiting beliefs we hold (“I’m just a buyer”), how we show up has a huge impact on how procurement as a function and we as professionals are seen.

We cover:

• Why perceptions of procurement still create a barrier and why they’re not the full picture
• How “perception is projection” can help us uncover what’s really going on inside
• The difference between fuelling negative narratives and shaping positive ones
• Why procurement isn’t always good at marketing itself (and how to start shifting that)
• The importance of owning your story, your voice, and your influence
  
  

We also share candid reflections on the responsibility we all hold, as professionals and as content creators, to shape the narrative of procurement in a way that adds value to the profession and our careers.

Thanks for joining. We’re so glad you’re here.

👥 Hosted by:
 Donna Bowden | Procurement Career Coach, Narrate Your Career
 Laura Sellers | Executive and Leadership Coach, Coaching for Procurement

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