We recognise the strategic importance of procurement and will proactively promote and engage with stakeholders on procurement and commercial issues and priorities, working collaboratively across the organisation, and with stakeholders inc. external partners, on procurement decisions and projects.
Then, using a business partner approach, we will encourage commissioners and project/strategic leads to engage early with the procurement team so we can advise, guide and support throughout the whole commissioning/procurement/contract management cycle. Supporting early market engagement with the current and potential supply chain to ensure the market can support the delivery of our needs.