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“ I think without our partner community , Coupa would simply not be able to scale and grow at the same pace . Our partners are extremely critical to us . They help us with not just deploying the software , but also helping our customers maximise the value they get out of the software ,” he concludes .
Passionate about procurement As a widely recognised and regarded industry leader , Michael is generous with his advice to professionals building a career in procurement and supply chain management .
“ I love this profession . I think procurement is the coolest thing on the planet today . And I ’ ve been saying this for a long time , and where better to evangelise the profession I love than at Coupa ,” he says .
His advice for those wanting to assume leadership positions is to be prepared to deal with the challenges and ambiguity the profession can bring .
“ I think the most important thing in my opinion is do not be afraid to get some scars along the way ,” he says , reflecting how
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