Procurement Survey 2021 ENG

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* 1. Which area do you see as the main focus of your procurement activities? Please select the answer most applicable.

Cost controlling 

Negotiations with suppliers 

Ordering processes, e.g. for raw materials or parts/machinery  

Quality assurance 

Reduction of procurement risk (e.g. non-payment, delivery problems) 

Market analysis and evaluation of potential suppliers 

Coordination of production and purchasing 

Supplier management 

Other 

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* 2. How has the scope of your procurement activities changed during Corona? Please select all answers applicable.

My scope has become more strategic. 

My scope has become more operational. 

My scope has become more digital. 

My scope requires increased cooperation with other areas.

My scope has not changed.

I don't know

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* 3. How do you rate the internal perception of the procurement department?

	Totally disagree				Totally agree
Top management understands the strategic importance of our work.	Top management understands the strategic importance of our work. Totally disagree	Top management understands the strategic importance of our work.	Top management understands the strategic importance of our work.	Top management understands the strategic importance of our work.	Top management understands the strategic importance of our work. Totally agree
Our procurement department has a strong influence on the strategic direction of the business unit/company.	Our procurement department has a strong influence on the strategic direction of the business unit/company. Totally disagree	Our procurement department has a strong influence on the strategic direction of the business unit/company.	Our procurement department has a strong influence on the strategic direction of the business unit/company.	Our procurement department has a strong influence on the strategic direction of the business unit/company.	Our procurement department has a strong influence on the strategic direction of the business unit/company. Totally agree
Top management has high respect for the work of the purchasing department.	Top management has high respect for the work of the purchasing department. Totally disagree	Top management has high respect for the work of the purchasing department.	Top management has high respect for the work of the purchasing department.	Top management has high respect for the work of the purchasing department.	Top management has high respect for the work of the purchasing department. Totally agree

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* 4. How have the strategic priorities of the procurement department changed during Corona?

	Less relevant				More relevant
Cost reduction	Cost reduction Less relevant	Cost reduction	Cost reduction	Cost reduction	Cost reduction More relevant
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)	Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Less relevant	Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)	Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)	Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)	Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) More relevant
Digital transformation	Digital transformation Less relevant	Digital transformation	Digital transformation	Digital transformation	Digital transformation More relevant
Risk management	Risk management Less relevant	Risk management	Risk management	Risk management	Risk management More relevant
Sustainability	Sustainability Less relevant	Sustainability	Sustainability	Sustainability	Sustainability More relevant

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How high would you rate the level of digitalisation of the procurement process in your company?

Very low

Very high

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 6. Have you implemented new digital solutions in procurement during Corona?

Yes