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Articles by Tyler Higgins

Tyler has robust experience leading multi-year sourcing initiatives within Higher Education, Retail, Consumer Products, Transportation and Energy, achieving over $250M in strategic profitability improvement. He has over 10 years of sourcing experience and developing strategic solutions regarding innovation, automation, process improvements, and strategic programs integral in generating substantial strategic profitability improvement. He has completed projects in a multitude of sourcing categories including temporary labor, most facilities (material and services) areas, IT hardware and software, scientific supplies, supply chain/transportation, outsourcing and human resource benefits. Tyler holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and is a published author in Internet Retailer.
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The Dual Role of Procurement Professionals

Organizations have long treated procurement professionals as tactical buyers to find the lowest cost vendor, negotiate the contract, onboard vendors in the system, process the PO, and the like. But increasingly, executives are demanding more from procurement, expecting them to manage complex vendor portfolios, partner and drive operational innovation with the business, develop and execute category management strategies, deliver strategic value, and more.