Headcount in Strategic Roles
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According to the 2024 CAPS Metrics of Supply Management report, 28.6% of the total headcount is in the tactical role of transactional buying. As companies identify priorities and fill gaps, strategic hires of supply management professionals should help decrease the number of tactical roles that could be moved to a shared services group. Members can access The Metrics of Supply Management: A Cross-Industry Report 2024 in the CAPS Library to see the full report.
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