Technology Consultant of the Year
Technology Consultant of the Year – Sam Harris: Leading Proxima’s Technology Sourcing Opportunity
There is a common disconnect between Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs). The former faces increasing business demands to do more while the latter navigates cost pressures and the need to make savings.
Sam, a technology procurement consultant at Proxima, has observed over time that this disconnect often leads to conflict and inefficiencies. The reality, though, is that when managed effectively, procurement can become an enabler of the technology strategy. However, in such a fast-evolving market, in-house procurement teams often struggle to keep up with the latest trends and innovations, and technology teams often fail to communicate their requirements from a commercial angle.
Sam has developed a service line that bridges the gap between the CIO’s requirements and the CPO’s actions. By bringing together stakeholders from both teams and working to define a collective problem statement, he has delivered significant cost savings while enabling the delivery of the CIO’s strategy, both now and in the longer term.
In addition, Sam is pivotal in upskilling the next generation of technology procurement capability and contributing to Proxima’s positioning in the market through knowledge sharing and fostering trust with suppliers, clients, and colleagues.
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