I've been in my current role for around 15 years. Used to have a lot more autonomy and, as a consequence, built up a lot of experience in seeing certain tasks through end to end.
Back in 2019 I was tasked with something so got the ball rolling. I (quickly) engaged with 3 companies that I knew were qualified to complete said task. They quoted and, along with a couple of colleagues, we identified a preferred supplier.
At this point there were some changes at work ...
'No no no' I was told 'who are you to decide such things, what experience do you have in these matters, this needs to go through a formal procurement process.'
Fast forward to present day, more than 2 years later. I had a chat with the project manager last week (I think they've forgotten I was originally involved) and they advised me a company was eventually awarded the contract after some delays 'aligning the works to a framework.' Work then commenced, said company weren't up to scratch so were shown the door.
Guess who they've now awarded the contract to? The supplier I selected back in 2019! Little old me with no experience.
Although I agree with processes and policies being in place e.g. to avoid underhand tactics, I do sometimes have to bite my tongue when processes I used to do myself now involve numerous people, numerous teams and take weeks, months or even years longer ... and they frequently end up doing what I would have done if left to my own devices!
Ah well, that's progress.
Back in 2019 I was tasked with something so got the ball rolling. I (quickly) engaged with 3 companies that I knew were qualified to complete said task. They quoted and, along with a couple of colleagues, we identified a preferred supplier.
At this point there were some changes at work ...
'No no no' I was told 'who are you to decide such things, what experience do you have in these matters, this needs to go through a formal procurement process.'
Fast forward to present day, more than 2 years later. I had a chat with the project manager last week (I think they've forgotten I was originally involved) and they advised me a company was eventually awarded the contract after some delays 'aligning the works to a framework.' Work then commenced, said company weren't up to scratch so were shown the door.
Guess who they've now awarded the contract to? The supplier I selected back in 2019! Little old me with no experience.
Although I agree with processes and policies being in place e.g. to avoid underhand tactics, I do sometimes have to bite my tongue when processes I used to do myself now involve numerous people, numerous teams and take weeks, months or even years longer ... and they frequently end up doing what I would have done if left to my own devices!
Ah well, that's progress.