Why procurement feels lonely

Procurement can be an isolating career, and it's rarely talked about. In this video, I share the two specific stages where I felt most alone in my procurement career, and why the nature of the role itself makes it especially prone to loneliness. I break down why moving from a direct purchasing role into procurement changes everything: you go from having direct control to being only as effective as your influence. I also dig into why imposter syndrome is so common in procurement, and why so many stakeholders would honestly rather we didn't exist. If you've ever felt like procurement is a lonely seat at the table, this one's for you. I share what I learned from both experiences, plus practical tips for building influence and connection so you don't have to go it alone. ───────────────────────────────── 🔔 Subscribe for more Procurement Bites: https://bit.ly/TomMillsYouTube 📌 Watch next: 3 Steps to Network Like a Procurement Pro -    • You're Networking at Conferences Wrong (He...   ───────────────────────────────── RESOURCES MENTIONED → 📰 24,000+ procurement professionals read Tom's newsletter: https://procurebites.com/ ───────────────────────────────── LET'S CONNECT Website: https://tommillsprocurement.com/ LinkedIn:   / tom-mills-procurement   Procurement Unplugged: https://procurement-unplugged.beehiiv... ───────────────────────────────── I felt lonely at two key moments in my procurement career, and I don't think we talk about it enough. In this video I share why procurement is especially prone to loneliness, what triggered imposter syndrome for me, and why stakeholders sometimes wish we weren't involved at all. Watch to the end for tips on building influence so you don't have to go it alone. #Procurement #CareerAdvice #SupplyChain