Curious about the role qualifications play in the procurement field? Here’s what our network has to say:
Based on the recent poll, here’s what my candidates think: Did your qualifications in commerce, engineering, supply chain, or similar fields help you land a great job in procurement?
🔹 YES: 72%
🔹 NO: 28%
And here’s what hiring managers think: Are qualifications important when selecting candidates for mid/senior procurement roles?
🔹 YES: 64%
🔹 NO: 36%
What does this tell us?
📌 A strong majority of candidates across all seniority levels found their qualifications crucial in securing a specific role in procurement. This underscores the value of educational backgrounds in commerce, engineering, and supply chain management in opening doors within the industry.
📌 While qualifications are significant for a majority of hiring decisions, a considerable portion also emphasizes the importance of experience and skills. This suggests a balanced approach to hiring, where both formal education and practical experience are valued.
📌 Whether you’re a candidate or a hiring manager, it’s clear that qualifications matter, but they’re just one part of the equation. Practical experience and skill sets play a pivotal role in shaping successful careers and teams in procurement. And since procurement professionals like numbers I found it a good idea putting these findings in graphs.
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Rachel Homer, Bridie Taglienti, Liam Scott, Liezel Van der Merwe, Kat Buckingham, Henry Ferris, Jessi Musson, Damien Cronin, Hayley Wilson
