FIVE MINUTES WITH ...
TANIA SE
Tania Seary is founder of Procurious , a business network for the latest generation of procurement and supply chain professionals
Q . TELL US A LITTLE OF YOURSELF AND PROCURIOUS
» I am a procurement and supply chain entrepreneur . Throughout my career , I have been committed to raising the profile of the procurement and supply chain professions and connecting its leaders .
Procurious is a free-to-join , online business network for the new generation of procurement and supply chain professionals . Members have access to the latest news , advice and best practices , can build their personal brand , advance their careers , network with peers , thought leaders and decision makers , and develop skills through online training .
Q . WHAT HAS CHANGED MOST IN PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN ?
» In the past , procurement and supply chain were afterthoughts for most organisations . Now , with supply shortages and logistical challenges dominating the news , boards are turning to procurement and supply chain leaders to drive change and offer value .
There ’ s also been advancement in technology , such as AI and machine learning . More companies are realising the urgent need to accelerate digital transformation to keep up with the
20 October 2022 increased expectations on supply chain and procurement professionals .
Q . AND WHAT HASN ' T CHANGED ?
» The gender pay-gap issue still plagues our profession . The average pay gap is between 20-25 %, while women in senior roles may be paid up to 35 % less than their male counterparts . Taking it a step further , the gap increases when women become mothers . Researchers have estimated that raising children accounts for a 17 % loss in lifetime wages . This is unacceptable , and it needs to change .
Our BRAVO programme aims to solve this issue . This is a global network dedicated to helping women get the resources they need to advance in their careers and shape a better future . It ’ s paramount that women have the
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