To understand the game of strategic procurement, it is essential to remember its three main elements: category management, supplier management, and risk management. The ultimate goal of every CPO is to combine these elements in a way that yields maximum value for the However, most procurement experts only play midfield, i.e., their sole focus is costs and operational concerns. That is why Cirtuo strengthens the midfield first. It is done with a simultaneous strike on three fronts – raising strategic procurement competencies, structured category management, and digitalization. After that, it is time to move on to offense, or in procurement terms – supplier management. Successful supplier management results in you becoming your suppliers’ customer of choice. That means obtaining superior performance, innovations, exclusivity, and guaranteed capacity under challenging times. Finally, risk management serves as a defense mechanism that eliminates market surprises that could cause your team to lose. In other words, Cirtuo expands your game. A successful CPO should act as a coach, constantly assessing whether it’s the right time to introduce cost reductions or to turn to value creation or risk management. Cirtuo offers a digital, analytic, value, and results-oriented approach, capable of bringing your procurement game to an enviable level.