During the Week of the Circular Economy, community manager Amélie attended an inspiring webinar on circular procurement. A fascinating topic, as circular procurement doesn’t stand alone – it is part of a broader circular vision within a company. But how do you transition from traditional purchasing to a circular approach?
🔄 The Challenges:
🔹Shift from traditional purchasing models. (to leasing structures, product-as-a-service, or take-back programs). This demands adjustments in financial structures and contracts.
🔹Circular procurement is not isolated. It is one part of the supply chain. Therefore, it’s crucial to engage suppliers, investors, and customers in this transition.
🔹 Scalability and continuity. Finding financially viable, long-term circular solutions, with factors like material availability, quality consistency, and stable market demand are crucial.
💡 Tips and tricks from the webinar:
✅ Start small. A pilot project makes the first steps manageable.
✅ Leverage existing knowledge and tools. Get inspired by your industry peers, both within and beyond your sector.
✅ Collaborate. Circularity thrives on strong partnerships throughout the whole value chain.
✅ Focus on lifespan. New materials are not necessarily more expensive when you factor in their longer lifespan.
✅ Make your efforts visible. Share successes and lessons learned.
Circular procurement is more than a responsibility—it’s an opportunity for sustainable and innovative growth.How is your company navigating this shift? Share your experiences in the comments!
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