The role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) is becoming more strategic and even more important as procurement is affected by technological advances, changing demographics, geo-political and macro-economic change, and an increased focus on sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. In The Procurement Value Proposition, Gerard Chick and Robert Handfield consider how these global economic changes will alter purchasing strategies, organizational structure, role and responsibility, system development, and the skills required to work in the profession.With input, observations and case studies from CPOs, business development professionals, and business leaders, this book is ideal for procurement practitioners who wish to develop a cutting-edge practice.