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Data analytics Completing a deep dive , Leslie successfully ascertained the nuances of ECAs department budgets and potential bottlenecks in its operations , alongside ongoing business drivers . “ This has enabled us to therefore provide a less expensive , higher-quality service ,” he adds .

The analysis has also enabled Leslie to grow from a ‘ one-man procurement band ’ to a strong procurement team . His launch of e-procurement solution , Coupa , also now works to support the future of ECA ’ s procurement transformation .

Through Coupa , past volumes of suppliers and categories have been reduced and streamlined , as it is now responsible for ECA ’ s data analytics and subsequent monitoring of ongoing spend from all campuses under its umbrella . The tool is also vital in centralizing data surrounding the purchasing of supplies , placed into one main portal .

“ We can report off all this data and therefore start using our volume to negotiate better prices with suppliers , and we can use it to our advantage ,” Leslie says .

“ If we ’ re able to drive savings down to the bottom line in each function , this frees up additional funds to spend on better innovations and tools which allow for a better student experience at a campus level .

“ Vendors are also engaged , especially where they have realized the value and savings which we could bring .”

– Charles Leslie , Vice President of Procurement

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