Educating the Next Generation of Procurement with University of Portsmouth Teaching Fellow & Consultant, Paul Alexander #43

When looking at the educators inducting our future procurement professionals, it’s always reassuring to see a wealth of experience behind them - Paul Alexander is exemplary in this, with decades in the corporate world across oil & gas, professional services and aerospace.

Now divulging his expertise at the University of Portsmouth, Paul’s unique perspective offers him a nuanced view on why applicant numbers aren’t matching the current demand in procurement, where students should focus their efforts to prepare for the corporate world, and changing our metrics for success.

This episode of Talent Talks covers:

• Paul’s transition from the corporate world to academia
• Disparity between high demand for procurement and low applicant numbers
• Addressing misconceptions of what procurement really is
• Home working vs on-site, and the pros + cons of offshoring
• Qualities & experiences that graduates should be focusing on
• The importance of active listening
• Changing our metrics for success and kicking the obsession with process

This episode of Talent Talks is sponsored by 4C Associates - a leading European procurement and supply chain consultancy, who work collaboratively with forward-thinking clients to deliver real business value across a wide range of transformation and cost optimisation service offerings. Visit https://www.4cassociates.com/ for more information.

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