Podcast: The Secrets to Effective Procurement in Competitive Markets

by | Oct 17, 2024

Our MD, Jeremy Smith joined Higgle: The B2B Sales Club Podcast to unlock the secrets of effective procurement in today’s competitive landscape.

Topics covered include:

  • Jeremy’s shift to procurement and supplier evaluation in RFPs
  • The importance of communication, engagement and avoiding complacency
  • Strategies for qualifying opportunities and selling to procurement teams
  • Preventing commoditisation through differentiation and strategic positioning
  • Winning larger contracts and building strong procurement relationships

Listen to the full episode now and gain a procurement edge:

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4C is a leading commercial, supply chain and operations consultancy that harnesses the power of people and collaboration to build transformative solutions that create sustainable impact for our clients and society. To find out more, contact Jeremy Smith to discuss your challenges and how we can help.

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