ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these. Be proactive to mitigate supply chain risk by understanding your suppliers. Create speed and transparency.

Supply chain resilience 242

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 242

Procurement Heads

JULY 12, 2023

You’ve held many different leadership roles in a variety of sectors, what made you decide to experience multiple sectors rather than just focus on one? As a result, how we manage those suppliers, the role of procurement and how procurement manages that ecosystem also needs to evolve.

Leadership 130

Leadership Risk Suppliers Collaboration 130

Positive Purchasing

APRIL 3, 2024

Who should attend Learning Technologies is open to all decision makers working within learning and development including: Learning and Development Managers Organizational Development Directors Chief Learning Officers Training Directors HR Directors Talent Management Come visit our stand!

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Supplier relationship management Category management Negotiation 52

Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We have three key areas: strategic sourcing, category management and vendor management, which is the onboarding and management of our suppliers and so on. The two key functional areas are strategic sourcing and category management. Then we also have vendor management. How big is the function?

Strategic sourcing 246

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Vendor management Category management 246

SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

Within this department, the procurement manager plays a key role in overseeing the entire process, from identifying the need for goods or services to negotiating contracts with suppliers. Read More: Decoding the Procurement Department: A Comprehensive Guide to Roles and Responsibilities ] What does a Procurement Manager do?

Management 98

Management Procurement Contract management Supply Chain Optimization 98

Spend Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Our coverage also explores the latest thought leadership topics about procurement and supply, the technology that serves it and comparative analyses based on demos and the scoring of 500+ RFI requirements across 12 source-to-pay (S2P) categories that create our Vendor Ranking data.

Procurement 81

Procurement Risk management Raw materials supply chain software solutions 81

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Risk reduction is especially important in the supply chain, where leaders are focused on supply and supplier transparency to assess vulnerabilities. We have also seen a need for change in category management, which was also ranked among the top drivers of digital transformation in procurement.

Procurement 100

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Category management e2e 100

Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Our coverage also explores the latest thought leadership topics about procurement and supply, the technology that serves it and comparative analyses based on demos and the scoring of 500+ RFI requirements across 12 source-to-pay (S2P) categories that create our Vendor Ranking data. Read part 1 here , part 2 here and part 3 here.

e2e 75

e2e Procurement supply chain software solutions Contract 75

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

According to the 2021 Deloitte Chief Procurement Officer Survey, “Around 70% of CPOs felt that they had good visibility on the risks that existed in their direct (tier 1) suppliers. The COVID-19 crisis highlighted the need to better understand the end-to-end supplier network and the risks that exist beyond direct suppliers” (Deloitte 2021).

supply chain budgeting 89

supply chain budgeting Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency e2e 89

SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2024

Procurement Professional Seeking Advancement: You possess some procurement experience but want to refine your skills, learn advanced strategies, and position yourself for leadership roles. Looking to Transition into Procurement: You come from a related field (e.g., What are Your Career Goals?

Procurement 82

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Ethics 82

SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management is a procurement strategy that involves grouping similar products or services together into categories and managing them as a single unit. This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money.

Category management 78

Category management Management Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions 78

Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

From then, seeking a new challenge, I moved to LV= to IT procurement a couple of years later and didn’t look back until earlier this year when I was presented with a great opportunity to head up the non-Claims Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team here at Allianz Holdings, after first TUPE’ing across at the start of 2020.

e2e 246

e2e supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Chief Procurement Officer 246

Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2023

This required commercial and procurement advisory from Barkers to implement the transition from a tactical procurement function to a more strategic Category Management structure. In addition, Barkers mentored client resource, affected knowledge transfer and provided advice and support to the client leadership.

Category management 52

Category management Procurement Contract management Procurement team 52

Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We spend about a billion pounds each year through our supply chain of approximately 500 suppliers. I have a team of 30 people with end-to-end category management responsibility. Procurement and supplier management are carried out by separate teams under my leadership.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers Supply chain Risk 130

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The Future of Procurement Technology Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Enhancement: Justification : Strengthening supplier relationships through SRM initiatives fosters collaboration, innovation, and mutual growth.

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement training equips you to excel in the corporate world by teaching you everything from supplier dynamics to negotiating strategies. Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management.

Cost of ownership 82

Cost of ownership Procurement Category management supply chain software solutions 82

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

Additionally, from 2019 to 2021, he has led his team to win 4 Asia Awards which are the Most Improved Procurement Operation, Transformation, Best Public Procurement Project, and Best Supplier Collaboration. . Suppeco allows its customers in any industry to optimize its customer-supplier ecosystem to push for innovation and growth.

Procurement 231

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 231

Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Our client had previously awarded a significant regional development framework with 13 construction suppliers awarded a place. Ensure the suppliers were working together to identify areas that would provide significant benefits both to the supply base, the client, and the wider community.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Collaboration Innovation 52

Una

APRIL 18, 2023

Both sectors are about leadership and building relationships; both utilize technology to enable processes; and both can make a serious impact. What would happen if we expanded the circle to include executive stakeholders, distributed buyers, and even suppliers? A solid team is the foundation for getting things done.

Procurement 98

Procurement Procurement team Leadership Supply Chain Optimization 98

Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

From then, seeking a new challenge, I moved to LV= to IT procurement a couple of years later and didn’t look back until earlier this year when I was presented with a great opportunity to head up the non-Claims Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team here at Allianz Holdings, after first TUPE’ing across at the start of 2020.

e2e 130

e2e supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Chief Procurement Officer 130

Procurement Heads

JULY 19, 2023

Our organisation is up and running, we have Category Managers, and we have regional teams. Our Coupa Supplier Portal is now running 55% of our group spend and by the summer it will be up to 75%, that is three part – source to contract, information model and the procure to pay.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Procurement Sustainability Import 130

Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

Inflation has been a challenge: we’ve had to negotiate supplier requests to increase cost. In this really challenging environment, more emphasis has to be put on supplier risk management and building strong relationships with critical and strategic suppliers. What inspires you as a procurement leader?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Risk management 130

Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

Inflation has been a challenge: we’ve had to negotiate supplier requests to increase cost. In this really challenging environment, more emphasis has to be put on supplier risk management and building strong relationships with critical and strategic suppliers. What inspires you as a procurement leader?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Risk management 130

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Consus partnered with Ivalua to lead the implementation and transformation effort at Intalere to drive cost savings, transparency and improved efficiencies across contracting and category management across the organization. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management solutions. About Consus.

Contract 147

Contract Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 147

Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Their platform is particularly noted for its capabilities in spend data classification, risk and opportunity identification, and supplier data enrichment. Ignite Ignite , based in Norway, offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance supplier management and procurement processes.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 52

ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

That is the data around spend, suppliers, contracts and so on that provides the ammunition or the fuel for AI to work on. It can; Retrieve information on spend, suppliers, etc. Noël talked about value again (“with a capital V”) and working with ecosystems, not just suppliers. Help build a shopping cart.

Procurement team 176

Procurement team Data Suppliers Contract 176

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Consus partnered with Ivalua to lead the implementation and transformation effort at Intalere to drive cost savings, transparency and improved efficiencies across contracting and category management across the organization. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management solutions. About Consus.

Contract 130

Contract Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2019

Commodity Management. Category Management. It is the group that you have to go to in order to get RFQs sent out, to get POs placed or changed, or to deal with performance issues from those pesky suppliers. The number one reason is a lack of leadership. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Hey Procurement! Procurement.

Management 48

Management Procurement Category management Chief Procurement Officer 48

Una

MARCH 14, 2023

Leadership Intrapreneurs are natural leaders who are able to inspire and motivate others to achieve a common goal. However, it takes an intrapreneurial mindset to be open to new ideas from suppliers, implement, and scale them within the organization. They are able to influence and persuade others to adopt their ideas and vision.

Procurement 97

Procurement Purchasing Innovation Risk 97

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The retail giant has strategically adopted various IT initiatives to optimize its operations, enhance collaboration with suppliers, and achieve real-time inventory targeting. This system facilitates seamless communication and coordination between Walmart and its supply chain partners, including suppliers and distributors.

Supply Chain Efficiency 77

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 77

Una

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Gen X, also comparatively small, is not large enough to fill the leadership gap left by the Boomer generation. For example, failing to conduct due diligence in the supply chain can put your organization at risk of reputational or financial damage if a supplier goes bankrupt or behaves unethically.

Procurement 97

Procurement Procurement team Purchasing Risk 97

Procurement Software

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Most team leadership roles require managing experienced professionals rather than operational or clerical staff. Does your procurement leadership encourage entrepreneurial thinking? The organisation should voluntarily use procurement’s chosen suppliers thanks to intuitive, user-friendly e-procurement and guided buying.

Procurement 59

Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Category management 59

Procurement Software

MAY 30, 2023

Across any category of indirect spend, with the exception perhaps of energy and utilities, there is a long tail of non-strategic, tail spend suppliers. Understanding the total number of vendors across any indirect purchasing category is a good place to start. Suppliers get comfortable when their work is not regularly tendered.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement team Purchase orders Contract 52

Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The business thrives on collaborative partnering with suppliers and precise cost engineering in a variety of industries, but I have a particular passion for automotive since I worked for Ford Motor Company for over a decade. was the ability to send RFQs to a large number of suppliers at once via email. Purchasing 3.0 Purchasing 3.0

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Buyers 52

Positive Purchasing

MARCH 10, 2022

This is what we’re expecting from our suppliers. That can’t just come from a category manager talking to an account manager – it needs to be a consistent message from the leadership of the buying organization that involves supplier education and recognition in order to hit these targets and put these programs in place.

Procurement 52

Procurement Sustainability Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 52

SCMDOJO

JULY 18, 2023

Contract management plays a crucial role in the procurement process, as it helps ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and optimize supplier relationships. By effectively managing contracts, organizations can maximize the value of their procurement activities and minimize potential issues.

Contract management 95

Contract management Contract Import Management 95

Procurement Software

JANUARY 16, 2024

When that happens, inevitably these category strategies rarely see the light of day. Was it really worth Procurement Category Managers spending weeks fiddling around in Power Point for prized strategies to just sit on a siloed SharePoint site? My definition of a strategic procurement team is something way more visionary.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement team supply chain budgeting Budget 52