The Contingent Compass Podcast

Who Should Own the Contingent Workforce Program - HR or Procurement

• Kieran Scally-Carde • Episode 3

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🚀 The Ultimate Workforce Showdown: HR vs. Procurement! 🚀

Who should really own your company's Contingent Workforce? Is it HR, with their people-first approach, focus on compliance, and commitment to engagement? Or is it Procurement, the champions of cost control, vendor management, and risk mitigation?

In this episode of The Contingent Compass Podcast, we break down the strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots of both HR and Procurement when it comes to managing contingent labor. And—spoiler alert—neither side has the full answer!

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:


âś… The biggest advantages HR and Procurement each bring to the table
âś… Where they often fall short (and how those blind spots hurt your workforce)
✅ Why traditional ownership models are outdated—and what’s replacing them
âś… How companies are solving this battle with a Contingent Workforce Management Office (CWMO)
âś… Practical steps to align HR and Procurement for a winning strategy

đź’ˇ Whether you're an HR leader, a Procurement pro, or a business executive, this episode will challenge the way you think about Contingent Workforce ownership.

🔥 Listen now and join the debate! Who do you think should be in the driver’s seat? Drop a comment and let’s discuss.

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