In the ever-evolving world of procurement, collaboration is the key to success. By working closely with suppliers and teams outside of procurement, we can gain a competitive edge, adapt to new ESG requirements, navigate constant disruptions, accelerate our time-to-market, reduce overhead costs to outmanoeuvre recession risks, and assure supply for customer satisfaction. Despite the daily challenges we face, our future looks bright when collaboration is our secret weapon.

The purpose of this survey is to gain a deeper understanding of your collaborative relationships with suppliers and your internal stakeholders as procurement professionals.

Why are we conducting this research now? With new technology, major supply shocks, higher expectations, complex regulations, and increased pressure and scrutiny, collaborating with these parties to tackle these challenges has become essential. To provide you with the information you need to seize the opportunities in collaboration, we must first understand the current state of your relationships.

This survey should take only 10 minutes to complete.

For every response submitted, Procurious will donate US$10 to Save the Children to support their mission to keep children safe, healthy, and learning.

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* 1. What are your procurement team’s top priorities for the next 12 months? (pick your top 3)

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* 2. Which priority are you collaborating on most closely with the following stakeholders right now?

  Supply chain resilience and disruptions Cost containment Managing geopolitical instability Sustainability and ESG Digital transformation Talent/Workforce issues Supply chain reconfiguration Regulatory compliance Revenue growth Reducing working capital Improving cashflow
Suppliers
Compliance/Risk Team
Finance Team
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Supply Chain Officer

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* 3. How much visibility do you have into the business priorities of the following stakeholders?

  We have complete visibility We have moderate visibility We have minimal visibility We have no visibility
Suppliers
Compliance/Risk Team
Finance Team
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Supply Chain Officer

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* 4. How has your procurement team’s working relationship with the following stakeholders evolved since the pandemic?

  Our relationship has improved Our relationship has stayed the same Our relationship has worsened
Tier-1 Suppliers
Tier-2 and 3 suppliers
Chief Finance Officer
Chief Risk Officer
Chief Sustainability Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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* 5. Which area of your business is most negatively affected by poor supplier collaboration?

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* 6. Could you have prevented any of the following negative outcomes with better collaboration and information-sharing with your suppliers? (select all that apply)

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* 7. Could you have prevented any of the following negative outcomes with better collaboration and information-sharing inside your organization? (select all that apply)

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* 8. Do you see generative AI as an enabler or roadblock to increasing stakeholder collaboration?

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* 9. What are the top three roadblocks to collaborating more effectively and efficiently with your suppliers? (pick 3)

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* 10. What business outcome enhanced supplier collaboration drive? (select all that apply)

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* 11. How do you currently engage with your suppliers? (select all that apply)

  With all suppliers With some suppliers
Through supplier portals or digital platforms
With e-procurement systems
Email communication
Phone calls
Video conferences
Fax
EDI
Teams/Slack, etc.
Supplier site visits

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* 12. How do you encourage your suppliers to interact digitally? (select all that apply)

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* 13. When engaging with your suppliers, what percentage of your processes are digital?

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* 14. What information do you collect from suppliers? (select all that apply)

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* 15. How do you onboard new suppliers?

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* 16. What best describes the level of your role today?

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* 17. What best describes the revenue of your organization?

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* 18. Where is your organization’s business primarily concentrated?

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* 19. Are you a Procurious member?

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* 20. Please provide your email to receive a link to the final report.

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