HOW TO ACHIEVE A SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN PROCUREMENT
DATE: 05 December 2020
TIME: 12pm – 1pm
VENUE: Online (Cisco Webex)
ORGANIZER: Kelab Supply Chain Management (AHIBS)
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES: Career
POSITION/ROLE: Participation
Mini Report
Based on the webinar I have attended which is "How To Achieve A Successful Career In Procurement" presented by Mr. Chang Han Hua, he is a Former Head of Purchasing (Singapore & Malaysia), Senior Strategic Purchasing Manager and Global Lead Buyer, VACUUMSCHMELZE Singapore Pte. Ltd. The talk is about working in procurement sector. Working in procurement is an excellent career choice. Not only is it a dynamic and rewarding role, but it’s also versatile, too. Procurement specialists are required in many businesses, and span a wide range of industries. To work in procurement, I need have a knack expectation and good thinking but also be able to pay attention to the finer details.
In this talk also I was explained if as procurement is one step in the overall supply chain, working effectively with your colleagues is vital in this role. The type, cost and nature of the goods or services will have a flow-on effect for the whole business from operations, and production, and all the way to final delivery or installation. The speaker also explained, if the building effective working relationships with the suppliers is a vital part of succeeding in procurement, especially if the industry is requires highly specialized or time-sensitive inputs.
Self-Reflection
What I got from this talk is procurement roles are present in many workplaces, so make the most of the existing connections. Not only will it give a real-world insight into the day-to-day requirements of the role, but it can also assist when it comes to job hunting.