Purpose In purchasing field, the author would like to demonstrate that purchasing performance can be improved by … and can really improve purchasing performance. Design/methodology/approach The methodology used was to interview … professional people, manager, directors and buyer in purchasing function to prove the link between performance and soft skills …

environment for creativity and risk taking and how to instill a new management style. It proposes some thoughts on diminishing … emotional intelligence and mindfulness for purchasing managers, to foster opportunities and creativity within their teams.  …