The rise of e-procurement, and diversifying the industry with MTR Elizabeth Line's Head of Procurement, Anna Thorncroft #31

“Once stakeholders are on board with e-procurement systems, they find it much more efficient. They're more enthusiastic about being involved in procurement processes.”Like the digitisation of most things in the world, the rise of e-procurement promises to bring all parties closer together which, when trying to integrate procurement with the interests of stakeholders, is a giant leap for our industry!Currently utilising e-procurement to its full potential is Anna Thorncroft, Head of Procurement at MTR Elizabeth Line, who advocates the importance of familiarising interested parties in the processes that may be second nature to us. Anna joins Martin Smith to detail MTR’s implementation of this, as well as considering how procurement can improve its representation for female professionals in the industry, and how that starts with better raising awareness for opportunities in procurement.This episode of Talent Talks covers:The introduction of e-procurementStreamlining procurement through digitisationVarying levels of integration in different industriesBecoming a more human face of procurementAttracting more female professionals to the industryDiversity and representation in procurementHow home working has affected internal and supplier relationship managementThis episode of Talent Talks is sponsored by Suppleye - a free to access platform that provides fresh insights, breaking news and unique sentiment scores on the companies that interest you. Know your suppliers inside and out by visiting https://www.suppleye.com/ and signing up in less than 2 minutes. Links and references at: https://talentdrive.co.uk/