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SKILLSOOP: The Global Talent Ecosystem for Procurement and Supply Chain
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SKILLSOOP
Executive Recruitment for Procurement & Supply Chain
Founded by Richard Hillberg, the pioneer behind Hays Procurement and Jigsaw Talent Management, SKILLSOOP combines decades of industry expertise to provide tailored recruitment solutions for businesses across the globe.
SKILLSOOP's Unique Digital Case Study feature adds an extra layer of quality control, helping employers assess candidates in-depth. This case study evaluates a candidate’s strategic thinking, financial aptitude, commercial awareness, and risk management capabilities. This ensures that candidates not only possess the technical skills listed on their resumes but also align with the cultural and strategic needs of the organization.
Richard has worked across a broad range of industries, including financial services, mining, government, manufacturing, property, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, and retail, providing top-tier talent solutions. Throughout his career, he has recruited for key leadership roles such as Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and General Managers (GMs) of Supply Chain, driving significant improvements in organizational culture and capability. His expertise has ensured that businesses not only meet their operational goals but also thrive with a stronger, more capable workforce.
Digital Assessments for Procurement & Supply Chain
SKILLSOOP’s unique Digital Case Study is a game-changer in candidate evaluation. This tool allows employers to assess a candidate’s strategic mindset, financial aptitude, commercial awareness, and ability to manage risk, ensuring the candidate’s technical skills are backed by the right business acumen and cultural alignment. It’s an additional layer of quality control that ensures candidates meet your organization's strategic goals.
Key Evaluation Metrics
Decisions made by candidates are assessed across a sophisticated SWOT analysis matrix, evaluating their ability to create strategic solutions that consider:
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential challenges.
• Cost Efficiency: Balancing expenditures while maximizing value.
• Liquidity: Understanding and managing cash flow impacts.
• Brand Impact: Evaluating the implications on reputation and positioning.
• Market Value: Considering the potential for growth and competitive advantage.
• Acquisition Potential: Aligning strategies with broader business objectives.
Instant Results and Insights
• Results are generated instantly after the assessment.
• Insights are shared with both the client and the candidate in formats that suit their preferences:
o Soft Format: Color-coded visualizations for quick interpretation.
o Hard Format: Detailed percentages for precise measurement.
The SKILLSOOP assessment uniquely combines technical precision with strategic depth, ensuring that candidates are evaluated on their ability to handle complex, real-world scenarios. By delivering instant feedback and actionable insights, it enables employers to make informed hiring decisions while empowering candidates with a clear understanding of their strengths and opportunities for growth.
SKILLSOOP VALUE PROPOSITION
Richard Hillberg
Richard Hillberg
Richard Hillberg
Founded by Richard Hillberg, a seasoned recruitment professional with over 20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain, SKILLSOOP is built on Richard’s track record of success in creating market-leading brands. Richard is widely recognized for his ability to build high-performing companies and deliver exceptional customer outc
Founded by Richard Hillberg, a seasoned recruitment professional with over 20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain, SKILLSOOP is built on Richard’s track record of success in creating market-leading brands. Richard is widely recognized for his ability to build high-performing companies and deliver exceptional customer outcomes in the recruitment sector.
Richard has worked across a broad range of industries, including financial services, mining, government, manufacturing, property, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, and retail, providing top-tier talent solutions. Throughout his career, he has recruited for key leadership roles such as Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and General Managers (GMs) of Supply Chain, driving significant improvements in organizational culture and capability. His expertise has ensured that businesses not only meet their operational goals but also thrive with a stronger, more capable workforce.
Delivery
Richard Hillberg
Richard Hillberg
SKILLSOOP manage a global network of procurement & supply chain professionals across multiple sectors and markets.
SKILLSOOP offers a platform that provides detailed insights for both clients and candidates, helping to bridge the gap between supply and demand in the recruitment process. Key features of the platform include:
Comprehensive In
SKILLSOOP manage a global network of procurement & supply chain professionals across multiple sectors and markets.
SKILLSOOP offers a platform that provides detailed insights for both clients and candidates, helping to bridge the gap between supply and demand in the recruitment process. Key features of the platform include:
Comprehensive Insights: SKILLSOOP analyses and presents data on various aspects such as industry expertise, budgets, recruitment status, skills, product knowledge, compensation, location, and languages. This data supports better decision-making for career planning, recruitment, and organizational structure.
Career Planning and Recruitment: The platform allows for superior accuracy in managing recruitment processes, job structuring, organizational chat design, and overall supply chain resources. This level of insight helps organizations optimize their workforce planning and candidates make informed career choices.
Simplifying the Marketplace: SKILLSOOP narrows the range of options available, reducing complexity in language and aligning both sides of the market to ensure greater symmetry between supply and demand. This makes the recruitment process more efficient and streamlined for all parties involved.
SKILLSOOP ASSESSMENTS
Procurement
SKILLSOOP Assessments are a two-phase evaluation tool designed to comprehensively measure a candidate’s technical and strategic capabilities in procurement and supply chain management. Here's a breakdown of the process and its unique features:
Two Phases of Assessment
1. Phase 1: Technical Competency
o Focuses on the candidate’s ability to calculate and interpret information presented in the assessment.
o Evaluates technical accuracy, data analysis skills, and the ability to derive actionable insights.
2. Phase 2: Strategic Design and Execution
o Tests the candidate’s ability to understand the core problem and develop a focused, cohesive strategy to improve business operations.
o Offers over 1,000 strategic solutions, enabling candidates to demonstrate advanced business acumen tailored to real-world challenges.