Recruitment

Our recruitment expertise

We have been specialized in recruitment within purchasing and supply chain since we were founded more than 15 years ago. During this time we have become used to recruit all kinds of procurement roles ranging from CPOs, category managers, strategic and tactical buyers to purchasing analysts and supply chain managers.

Our experience covers also different sectors and industries such as medtech & health care, retail & FMCG, manufacturing, construction & real estate, utilities, banking & finance, IT & telecom as well as the public sector.

One of our key advantages is that our recruiters themselves have knowledge in purchasing. Some have even been procurement managers and have their own experience of building purchasing organizations.

Competence mapping

We are happy to help your organisation with competency mapping. Prior to the mapping, a number of skills profiles and a range of questions are set, which best reflect the competence to be mapped out. The actual mapping is done using primarily three components: The first is a self-assessment where each candidate evaluates their own competency. Secondly they answer knowledge questions related to the same competency in order to assess their level of theoretical knowledge. Finally, we ask the candidate to look at case studies to show how they would apply their theoretical knowledge and specific competency to analyse and solve different problems.

After the mapping we carry out an analysis to build a clear picture of the present situation. This could be done at the individual level, group level or for the entire test group. Based on that situation, a number of different solutions will be suggested to address any competency gaps within the organisation. We present our analysis to the client who can then proceed as they choose. EFFSO can of course assist in solving any new questions or challenges that may arise following a competency mapping, such as recruitment and hiring of staff.

Hiring advice & second opinion

Ensuring you select the right candidate is seldom easy, which is why we offer a second opinion service for candidates that you are considering hiring. First, we conduct a needs analysis based on the client’s conditions and the requirements of the position. In order to make sure you get someone with the right personal traits, purchasing skills, viewpoints etc., we interview the candidates you have selected. We conduct personality and skills tests and also have a method for testing and verifying purchasing knowledge. If necessary, we also make a reference check. Finally, the assessment report of the candidates is presented to the customer.

A complete picture

Our goal is to provide you with the best professional assessment of the candidate(s) included in the process. Therefore, we strive to give you the most complete picture possible of their procurement skills and personal characteristics. We can also test specific skills and characteristics based on your wishes. If you want help with a skills mapping, we have both the tools and know-how to do it. Contact us and we’ll tell you more!