Creativity in Procurement
“Creativity is seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought.”
As global uncertainty continues to challenge supply chains, procurement leaders must look beyond conventional approaches and embrace new ways of thinking. In today’s complex environment, shaped by shifting consumer demands, geopolitical tensions, and resource constraints, creativity in procurement is emerging as a powerful differentiator.
In this insightful SIG podcast, SIG’s CEO and President, Dawn Tiura sits down with Larry Flusser, Manager at ProcureAbility, to explore how innovative thinking and a creative mindset can help procurement teams solve problems, build resilience, and create sustainable value.
This episode dives deep into how creativity in procurement can be practically applied across your organization to drive better outcomes:
- What creativity in procurement really means - and why it matters now more than ever
- Real-world examples of how leading procurement teams are using creative strategies to overcome challenges and unlock value
- Ways to break down silos, encourage experimentation, and foster a culture of innovation within your procurement team
- Practical steps procurement leaders can take to embed creativity into sourcing, supplier collaboration, and risk mitigation
We know that procurement functions that embrace new thinking are better positioned to respond to disruption, design resilient supply chains, and contribute meaningfully to business growth. Now is the time to rethink how your team approaches problems.