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What’s Your Procurement Strategy Persona?

Please record your answers offline to define your persona

1. When it comes to choosing suppliers, your priority is:

  • A) Price and cost savings.
  • B) Quality and reliability.
  • C) Innovation and technology.
  • D) Long-term relationships and collaboration.

2. How do you typically handle contract compliance?

  • A) We focus on price terms and conditions.
  • B) We have a robust monitoring system in place.
  • C) We leverage technology for real-time tracking.
  • D) We emphasize mutual trust and flexibility.

3. What is your approach to managing procurement categories?

  • A) Grouping similar products for bulk purchasing.
  • B) Detailed analysis and specialized management for each category.
  • C) Using advanced software for dynamic category management.
  • D) Collaborative planning with suppliers.

4. In terms of supplier risk management, you:

  • A) Regularly review financial stability and performance.
  • B) Focus on diversifying your supplier base.
  • C) Use predictive analytics to foresee potential risks.
  • D) Build strong, long-term relationships to mitigate risks.

5. What’s your stance on payment terms with suppliers?

  • A) Negotiating the best possible payment terms to improve cash flow.
  • B) Ensuring fair and timely payments to maintain good relationships.
  • C) Utilizing technology to manage and optimize payment schedules.
  • D) Customizing payment terms based on individual supplier agreements.

6. How do you see the role of AI in procurement?

  • A) AI can help reduce costs and find the best deals.
  • B) AI can improve the accuracy and efficiency of procurement processes.
  • C) AI is crucial for gaining strategic insights and recommendations.
  • D) AI can enhance collaboration and decision-making with suppliers.

7. When planning for the future, your main concern is:

  • A) Keeping costs low and maintaining budget control.
  • B) Ensuring the highest quality of goods and services.
  • C) Staying ahead of the competition with cutting-edge technology.
  • D) Building a resilient and adaptable supply chain.

8. What’s your approach to dealing with supply chain disruptions?

  • A) Having a backup plan and alternative suppliers ready.
  • B) Focusing on supplier reliability and performance.
  • C) Utilizing advanced analytics to predict and respond to disruptions.
  • D) Collaborating closely with suppliers to develop contingency plans.

9. How important is it for you to integrate technology in your procurement process?

  • A) It’s important for cost tracking and savings.
  • B) It’s essential for maintaining high standards and efficiency.
  • C) It’s critical for staying innovative and competitive.
  • D) It’s valuable for improving supplier relationships and collaboration.

10. What’s your biggest procurement challenge right now?

  • A) Managing and reducing costs.
  • B) Ensuring contract compliance and quality.
  • C) Keeping up with technological advancements.
  • D) Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Please review your corresponding personality type:

If you have the same number of answers in two or more personality types, please review all of the videos related to your personalities.

Now you're a step closer towards transforming your procurement organization.