* Understand Organizational Strategies: The first step is to meet with the board chair to discuss organization-level strategies impacted by support services. This ensures that the supply manager understands the broader strategic objectives and how support services fit into them.
* Align Supply Strategy with Organizational Goals: By understanding the strategic goals of the organization, the supply manager can develop a plan that aligns with these goals, ensuring that the support services contribute effectively to the overall strategy.
* Identify Key Issues and Opportunities: This initial meeting will help identify key issues and opportunities within the support services that need to be addressed in the strategic plan.
* Establish a Framework: With the insights gained from the discussion, the supply manager can then establish a framework for the strategic plan, setting the stage for more detailed goal setting and process improvements.
References:
* ISM: "Strategic Planning for the Supply Management Function"
* CIPS: "Developing Supply Strategies Aligned with Organizational Goals"