CPO Spotlight: Ann Ackerson
Could you tell us a bit about your background? I have been a supply chain professional for 37 years, quite precisely! I describe it as …
The Big Interview with Orbis Procurement
Could you tell us a bit about yourselves? Darron: I am Director of Orbis Procurement, which is a partnership of three local authorities, and as …
New data shows an uptick in recruitment following the Budget: but will it last?
That’s according to the latest statistics from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) – the trade body for the professional recruitment sector. The data …
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Talent Spotlight: Andrew F. Smith
Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership …
CPO Spotlight: Sebastien Bals
For Procurement Heads‘ latest CPO Spotlight, Sebastien spoke with Rupert Gaster about his career, how CPOs can influence an organisation’s sustainability agenda and what key …
CPO Spotlight: Magdalena Shakallis
For Procurement Heads’ latest CPO Spotlight, Magdalena spoke with Rupert Gaster about why she chose to complement her procurement career with end-to-end supply chain roles …
Why using a procurement recruitment agency can help with a company’s hiring plans
As specialists in finding and placing top procurement and supply chain talent, we have the expertise and resources to identify the best candidates and help …
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Skills shortages are far from over – firms with slow hiring processes are losing out
However, according to a study by leading background screening and identity services firm, Sterling, slow hiring processes are adding to these recruitment challenges. According to …
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CPO Spotlight: Rachel Lemos
For Procurement Heads‘ latest instalment of our CPO Spotlight series, she spoke with Rupert Gaster about her career and procurement’s role in sustainability. Could you …
CPO Spotlight: Ketal Patel
For Procurement Heads‘ latest CPO Spotlight, he spoke with Rupert Gaster about the various categories he has managed during his extensive career and how he …
CPO Spotlight: Kendall Smith
Tell us about your role I am the Chief Procurement Officer, which means that I am responsible for the procurement of everything that we don’t …
CPO Spotlight: Rachel Scarrett
For Procurement Heads‘ latest CPO Spotlight, Rachel spoke with Rupert Gaster about the role of a Chief Procurement Officer and what the current challenges are. …
“Hiring demand is unlikely to slow anytime soon”
The data, provided by Bullhorn, revealed that contractor jobs spiked 34% between May 2021 and May 2022, while permanent roles increased 25% year-on-year. Month-on-month comparisons …
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CIPS and the City
More than 80 people attended the CIPS and the City event, which took place at Browns in Covent Garden. Rupert Gaster, Founder and Managing Director …
Vacancies exceed the number of unemployed according to new ONS data
ITV’s Business and Economics Editor Joel Hills said, “This remarkable fact is in one sense cause for delight but the Bank of England worries the …
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Procure4Peace.org
Procurement Heads‘ Founder and MD Rupert Gaster spoke with Sammeli Sammalkorpi, Rohit Sathe and Lance Younger from Procure4Peace to hear more about the group and …
Procurement Recruitment Trends In 2021
Recruitment has never been busier. The profile of procurement and supply chain has never been greater. So, for specialist procurement recruiters, the last 12 months …
The Power of Retainers
During that time the UK – and the world – have gone through huge challenges, including: 2003 The invasion of Iraq 2008 Global Recession 2018 …
