EP 44: The Procurement Development Gap and How to Close It

Procurement careers are evolving fast. The role of the procurement professional is expanding. Expectations are increasing. Yet in many organisations, learning and development support has reduced, shifted or become less personalised. If you are serious about procurement career growth, this episode is for you. In this episode of Procurement Pivots, we explore what we are calling the Procurement Development Gap. This is the gap between where your procurement career is heading and the skills, leadership capability and professional development you are intentionally building. Relying solely on corporate L&D is no longer enough. Taking ownership of your procurement professional development is becoming essential for career progression. In this episode we discuss Why procurement L&D support has changed How to carry out a practical gap analysis for your procurement career Why leadership presence, influence and impact often matter more than technical skills How to prioritise your development without overwhelm The ROI of investing in your own professional development How to build a business case for procurement development support The role of coaching, mentoring, networking and accountability in accelerating career growth Procurement careers rarely accelerate by chance. They accelerate through clarity, focus and aligned investment. If you want to close the gap between where you are and where you want to be in your procurement career, this conversation will give you practical direction. Let us know in the comments What development gap are you currently working to close? Hosted by: Donna Bowden | Procurement Career Coach, Narrate Your Career Laura Sellers | Executive and Leadership Coach, Coaching for Procurement New episodes weekly Listen on Apple and Spotify Follow Procurement Pivots on LinkedIn #Procurement #ProcurementCareer #ProcurementProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #ProcurementLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment