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As the University of Saskatchewan moves away from manual operations to new technologies , a skilled procurement team remains essential , says Director of Enterprise Procurement , Richard LeBlanc
R ichard LeBlanc joined the
University of Saskatchewan a year ago when a new position as Director of Enterprise Procurement was created to modernize the establishment ’ s procurement operations . Procurement supports diverse areas , enabling the day-to-day running of most of the campus ’ administration . “ From students in the classrooms and lecture halls to labs and agricultural research , members of my team have bought something that helped enhance their experience , their work , or their research ,” LeBlanc notes .
With the university spending approximately $ 400mn ( CAD ) per year , effectively managing procurement is vital . The university has recently released its strategic plan for 2025 , featuring pillars and aspirations which are guiding the procurement team ’ s ongoing efforts . As well as an almost entire overhaul of how procurement
JANUARY 2019