The second Health Managers webinar on procurement took place on 19 July 2022, under the title of Strategic procurement in healthcare: Realising the full potential of your procurement spend. The keynote speaker Kjetil Istad, a procurement expert from Norway and experienced Chief Executive in the hospital and healthcare industry, showcased how procurement can support the development of value-based healthcare while lowering costs and helping to address major healthcare challenges.

Kjetil Istad highlighted that procurement is a powerful tool that can be used to improve the operation of hospitals, improve the working conditions of staff members, and lead to better health outcomes for patients. Procurement can lead the way towards innovation, secure supply chain and sustainability.

In addition, Kjetil introduced the concept of category management in a hospital and care setting that can help position procurement as an integral part of the hospital’s strategy and maximise the value gained from the procurement process.