Assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the procurement professional

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* 1. As a procurement professional, to what degree has your role changed since the COVID-19 crisis began?

Significantly

Moderately

Minimally

No Change

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* 2. Due to efforts to contain the spread of the virus, are you now;

Working From Home

Laid off/furloughed

Still working from the office

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* 3. If you are now working from home, are you;

More effective at doing your job

Less effective at doing your job

No change

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* 4. What part of working from home has presented you with the greatest challenge?

Lack of proper tools (technology)

Feeling isolated and out of the loop

Adjusting to a new routine

Struggling with juggling home schooling and work

No challenges

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* 5. In doing your job what is your primary method of communication?

Phone calls

Virtual Meetings (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc.)

Instant messaging (e.g. WhatsApp etc.)

Other

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* 6. If you are a procurement professional currently looking for a job, what impact do virtual interviews (i.e. Zoom etc.) have on your likelihood of being hired?

Increases my chances of being hired

Decreases my chances of being hired

Uncertain of impact

No impact

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* 7. What impact do you think the COVID-19 pandemic will have on the relationship between buyers and suppliers?

It will improve relationships (increase in transparency and collaboration)

It will hurt relationships (a greater focus on cost reduction)

There will be no lasting change in relationships

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* 8. Once the COVID-19 crisis is over, in what area of procurement will there be the greatest change?

Work environment - more people will be working remotely

Planning and strategic impact – a better understanding of identifying and managing risk

Training - organizations will invest more in their employees to acquire needed skills

Compensation - pay will increase commensurate with the strategic importance of procurement

Responsibilities - there will be an expansion of procurement's role and responsibilities

No Change

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* 9. While the situation is still ongoing, how would you assess the effectiveness of procurement's response to the crisis so far?

Very effective

Moderately effective (needs improvement)

Minimally effective (outright fail)