Purchasing was really “born” a few decades ago – much later than sales, or even marketing departments. We were born to secure the supply, and emerged as a function to master the cost impact of suppliers’ prices.

But are we only perceived as price-cutters? Can we be recognised as a lever for innovation, sustainable growth, as a guardian of the total cost model? What can we put in place to be seen as an enhancing value function?

This survey is designed to identify current practices through which the purchasing function is perceived within corporations.

The survey is divided into four themes:

1st Theme: Building the Perception of an “Internal Client”
2nd Theme: New Relational Formats
3rd Theme: Capitalise on Stories to Tell
4th Theme: Metrics to be Created

Contribute to our survey! Confidentiality is guaranteed and the outcomes will be shared with all respondents by mid-April.

Moreover, the results will be discussed during our upcoming workshop “Changing the Perception of Purchasing”, to be held on the 23rd of March 2017 in Archamps, France. Visit http://www.eipm.org/event/workshop-changing-the-perception-of-purchasing/ to register!

Looking forward to your participation!

Should you have any questions regarding the survey or the workshop, please contact Ms. Silmara Codeville at scodeville@eipm.org