Supplier Relationship Management
Procurement Heads found an increased need for a number of category-specific procurement professionals. It is evident that category management has now come to the forefront …
Procurement – from evolution to revolution
Over the course of the next century, things changed significantly with events such as the two World Wars, the 1970s oil embargo and the advent …
Is Sustainable Sourcing the New Focus for Buyers?
Never has a business followed through with this pledge so comprehensively as The Body Shop. As I sat there becoming more inspired about a brand, …
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Introverts; the missing piece of your team’s jigsaw.
Tenacity, negotiation, relationship building and an ability to sell ones-self all fall within the procurement remit. Another similarity is the way quieter or more introverted …
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The Transformation of Procurement, from Transactional to Personal
The function proved its’ invaluable worth as a business enabler and success driver throughout the recession, utilising years of well-honed contract management and negotiation skills …
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Parents in Procurement; tackling the issue of childcare
This is what Adam Marshall, from the British Chambers of Commerce, wants the Government to consider if the UK is to find a solution to …
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Procurement job titles – meaningful or misleading?
It is also likely that your procurement job search will focus on another job title, after all, the title of your role at work goes …
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How to prepare for your first day in a new procurement job
It’s common to assume that ironing a shirt, planning your route and getting an early night are the only things you need to factor in, but the real key to making a positive impact concerns a different type of preparation.
Captain Strategic versus Tactical Man. Who’s winning in the procurement talent war?
Those that favour a tactical buying environment tend to have come from a legacy where the business has purely focused on buying commodities for the …
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The power of a strong social presence for procurement recruitment
Although Howe died in 1937 his words still ring true, something which was highlighted at the LinkedIn conference I attended in London last week. Entitled …
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Procurement & Suppliers – negotiating a better partnership
The key element of trading has always been communication, yet fast forward to the present day and the opposite seems to be prevailing, particularly for …
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