Veteran CPO Ash Hall joins us to give his practical advice for career progression and leadership in procurement. Ash gives us his playbook on how to navigate career changes, make an impact in a new role, and evolve as a leader. Learn how he used a detailed and actionable framework for his first 90-day plan to transform multiple procurement organizations.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The 90-Day Playbook: A detailed framework for assessing any new procurement function, broken down into three core pillars: People, Process, and Systems.

• People: How to objectively assess team competencies using a formal, 13-competency test and design an optimal organizational structure aligned with corporate strategy.

• Process: A guide to identifying process gaps and creating a roadmap for standardization and efficiency, especially when there are "20 different ways across the company" to do the same thing.

• Systems: How to prioritize the technology stack, focusing on the foundational needs for data analytics and transactional support.

• Leadership in Action: Learn unique motivational tools like the 'Mission Coin' and the 'Pit Crew' analogy to align your team and demonstrate value to the business.

• The Future of Skills: A CPO's perspective on how AI will impact procurement roles, automating administrative work to free up professionals for more strategic thinking.