It can be challenging to implement Responsible Procurement Management on a large and global scale. Even for me. For that reason I have created The wheel.
Use the method as your guide when setting up your programme. Providing you with a structured approach. Find out more about the wheel by clicking “next” or download your own version.
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Creating your commitment (vision) is the 1st step of the Responsible Procurement wheel. The key question is: What would you like to achieve by implementing a Responsible Procurement programme?
Create a policy, guideline, charter or something likely to show your commitment to your stakeholders.Find out more about the wheel by clicking “next” or download your own version.
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Manage your stakeholders is the 2nd step in the Responsible Procurement wheel. The key question is: How will you approach your stakeholders?
How will you ensure that your stakeholders work by your principles? How will you ensure that they convert your words to their operational practices? Find out more about the wheel by clicking “next” or download your own version.
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Involving your suppliers is the 3rd step of the Responsible Procurement wheel. The key question here is: How should your suppliers be involved in your Responsible Procurement strategy?
Be aware of how you can grow your strategic and responsible relationship with your suppliers. And have an opinion about how they should take on a responsibility. With my extensive knowledge on Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) I can help you create an approach that fits your company culture. Find out more about the wheel by clicking “next” or download your own version.
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The 4th step of the Responsible Procurement Wheel is align your procurement processes. They key question here is: What do you need to do in order to align your current processes to the change that you have initiated?
Your processes have to reflect your strategy. Basically what you think is what you, your employees, stakeholders, and suppliers have to do in daily business. Find out more about the wheel by clicking “next” or download your own version.
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Communicating with your stakeholders is the 5th step of the Responsible Procurement wheel. The key question is: How will you control the change within your company?
Effective communication creates an environment where change seems in control of the organization. Your stakeholders must understand why a change is necessary, what will happen when? They need to know that the change is well managed. Find out more about the wheel by clicking “next” or download your own version.
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Measure your progress is the 6th step of the Responsible Procurement wheel. They key question is: How will you measure the value that you create?
Measuring the value of your Responsible Procurement initiatives is important to your success. In other words: the ability to express responsibility benefits in financial terms is crucial. Find your own ways in terms of how you want to measure your performance. Find out more about the wheel by clicking “next” or download your own version.
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