4 Traits to Look For when Hiring in Procurement?
When hiring in procurement, it's common to focus on skills and experience, but it's important to consider traits as well. Traits are innate and much harder to teach, making them essential to a successful hire.
The first trait that anyone you hire must have is the ability and desire to learn and grow. Without this, it's best to move on to the next candidate.
Next, identify ONE TRAIT that makes or breaks the job. For example, for a Supplier Management Manager, excellent and firm relationship skills are paramount. While great relationship skills are necessary, being firm is equally important when communicating non-pleasant news in a constructive way.
For a Category Manager, look for someone who has a good grasp of multiple skills, is analytical and detailed, yet able to look at the big picture and communicate effectively with internal users/clients or suppliers.
For a Procurement Manager, the key trait to look for depends on the specific role. However, a manager needs to manage, meaning someone who is good at managing people is essential.
Remember, skills can be taught, but traits cannot. Keep these traits in mind when hiring for procurement roles to build a successful team.
What other traits would you add?
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