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Here’s a comprehensive list of the top 100 skills that a Procurement Manager should master

Procurement Templates

Here’s a detailed guide to enhance procurement capabilities across various domains: Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management Actionable Steps: Analyze Spend Data: Use spend analysis tools to identify areas where costs can be reduced or efficiencies improved. SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g.,

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Developing future-fit supplier segmentation methods

Procurement Leaders

In doing so, I referenced a piece of thought leadership from over 15 years ago. This week, Im going even further back in history to the early 1980s and the publication in the Harvard Business Review of Peter Kraljics seminal article, Purchasing must become supply management.

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What About Procurement Objectives?

Procurement Templates

Strategic Objectives Cost Savings: Achieve cost reduction targets through effective supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing. Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure long-term business value. Savings can be cashable or non cashable i.e. cost avoidance.

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A procurement professional’s guide to risk events and mitigation strategies — FMCG

Spend Matters

As part of our theme this quarter on Procurement’s role and value in supply chain risk management, we are speaking with practitioners in the field to understand their perceptions of risk — clearly different industries perceive types of risk in different ways. And we must remember that one cannot escape supply chain risks.

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How MTSS Platforms Can Prepare the Next Generation of Supply Chain Professionals

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The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects.

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Visual Supply Chain: How Better Presentation of Data Can Drive Operational Decisions!

Supply Chain Game Changer

In an age where supply chains stretch across continents and rely on increasingly complex data streams, the ability to present data clearly and effectively is no longer a luxury—it’s a strategic necessity. Here’s how better presentation of supply chain data can directly impact decision-making: 1.

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How to Build a Successful Procurement Strategy in 2025

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Platform-enabled capabilities like workflow automation, supplier segmentation, and performance tracking are essential for scale and resilience. These areas form the operational backbone of procurement and must be integrated within a unified platform to ensure consistency, compliance, and agility.