World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

If you've ever wondered who is responsible for acquiring the goods and services that allow a company to function seamlessly, look no further. Here, we dive into what a procurement manager is, what their job entails, the typical day in their life, the career path, and, of course, the remuneration that comes with this crucial role.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

If you've ever wondered who is responsible for acquiring the goods and services that allow a company to function seamlessly, look no further. Here, we dive into what a procurement manager is, what their job entails, the typical day in their life, the career path, and, of course, the remuneration that comes with this crucial role.

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ABC of Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Here is a story I would like to share with you from my career. The post A three-man company making a million USD in revenue first appeared on ABC of Procurement. It is quite common for me to share them with my younger colleagues so they can learn from them.

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Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Keen on seeking out process improvements and seeing them through, for our latest Women in Procurement blog, she spoke to Saria Alderson to share more about her career. I quickly moved up into MRO purchasing and became even more passionate about saving my company money using smart supply chain solutions and strategic procurement.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 27, 2023

Like a lot of people, I hadn’t actively sought out a career in recruitment. I got speaking to a customer who worked in recruitment and they suggested I’d be a good match for a career in the profession. I got speaking to a customer who worked in recruitment and they suggested I’d be a good match for a career in the profession.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 17, 2022

Why Choose a Career in Procurement? Procurement is starting to get recognition due to its major contribution when it comes to the company’s growth. Additionally, it delivers an opportunity in negotiating contracts that costs millions that will help your company grow. . A career in procurement does not stop at the entry level.

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Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 7, 2022

What was it like spending five years of your procurement career in Dubai? Your career has seen a shift from consultancy to management roles and now you are Vice President of Paysafe, when you started your career did you have this kind of trajectory in mind? It was a great place to live and a great place to grow professionally.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 11, 2022

Here I am, 18 years later having led major procurement transformations in three international companies: British American Tobacco, Heineken and Nestle. How did you engineer your career path to the point you are now at as Head of Supply Chain? So, I embarked on that journey and joined the company in transformational times.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 16, 2023

For Procurement Heads’ latest Big Interview, he spoke with  Sagar Bhardwaj  about his procurement career. How did you get into Procurement? What are the roles and responsibilities the Procurement function holds within your organisation? How do you split the function out?

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Procurement Heads

JULY 5, 2023

He caught up with James about his career and thoughts within the CPO role. You joined Ford Motor Company back in 1995, straight from A Levels, what made you choose a career in procurement, and could you tell us about your career journey so far? That was my start in Procurement, and I have never left since.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Ivalua scoops hat-trick of awards at Comparably’s latest Best Companies ranking. The list of award winners is part of Comparably’s 6th Annual Best Places to Work series and represents the overall top-rated companies of 2022 according to their employees. Redwood City, CA, December 16, 2022. 27, 2021 through Nov. About Comparably.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 29, 2024

Finding the right recipe for career growth can challenge global clients. At Conagra, a leading food manufacturer, prioritizing employee growth and career mobility became paramount, especially amidst the recent pandemic. These efforts help to ensure that all Conagra’s employees can pursue impactful career advancement.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 2, 2023

Seretha’s impressive corporate career spans from financial data analysis and IT project management to strategic planning and execution. SJW has been recognized as a Top 10 3PL by the Logistics and Transportation Review magazine and as one of the Top 10 Fastest Growing Transportation companies by Business Chief magazine.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Over 70% of these companies lead in customer satisfaction. Let’s Talk Supply Chain is committed to closing the supply-chain gender gap by bringing more visibility around women supply chain and logistics leaders who are obliterating gender barriers and glass ceilings with purposeful career moves forward.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Getting a thoroughly broad view of supply chain operations gives a supply chain professional a career boost because it makes him or her more useful to the company.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

With this, he was able to work with senior leaders and C-level executives at various leading Fortune 500 companies. He began his career at A.T. His career journey started in 1986. . Throughout the years, he climbed through the ranks in multiple organizations until he founded his own award-winning company in 2017.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The awards, which took place at the Brewery and were presented by comedian Jo Caulfield, recognise companies for their ongoing development and improvement of their teams. Procurement Heads were particularly praised for their investment in the team at every level.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 9, 2023

For the latest of Procurement Heads‘ Futureheads series, Joe spoke to Matt Williment about his procurement career journey. What was it that lead you to pursue a career in Procurement? It is pushing companies to ensure they have good ESG policies in place, following sustainability regulations and pushing towards net zero targets.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 30, 2023

For the latest of Procurement Heads ‘ Futureheads series, Harsh spoke to Dan Goodson about his procurement career journey. You’ve previously worked on the supply chain side of retail, how much of a shift was it to procuring IT for a leading infrastructure company? Can you tell us a bit about your role at Balfour Beatty?

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 26, 2024

Embarking on a journey to elevate your supply chain career requires a strategic roadmap, and in this blog post, we unveil eleven proven strategies that will act as your compass to success. Develop a Step-by-Step Plan Once you’ve identified your career ambition, create a step-by-step plan.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2024

Understanding the pathway to success is crucial for students eyeing a career in this dynamic field. Thus, this harmonious blend of education, hands-on experience, and external support lays the groundwork for a flourishing career in the supply chain industry. For students, early starting the hunt for internships is a smart move.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 1, 2023

It is seen as someone who is unsure of what they want and may well not show the longevity and commitment that a company will be looking to. This shows lack of commitment and care in how you view getting a job – is it a job you want or a career? is showing your flexibility to adapt to roles.

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 14, 2023

For Procurement Heads’ latest Big Interview, Vicky spoke with Gemma Burman about her procurement career and procurement’s role within Cadent. Cadent is the UK’s largest gas distribution company. What about your biggest achievements in your procurement career? How did you get into procurement?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 8, 2024

Today Lisa will be telling me all about that impressive 26 year tenure at ALOM and what she loves so much about the company; how the industry has changed and the emerging trends to look out for; what organizations can do to elevate women in the industry; and why supply chain might just need a re-brand. 43.13] The future for Lisa. “I

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 11, 2024

In short, rather than just “falling into procurement,” they chose to pursue it as a career. To answer that question, I thought I would do a little research to find out where they are now, and tag them to see their view of the chosen career path on the other side of one of our professions most tumultuous and demanding periods.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, Lorna spoke with Gemma Burman about her procurement career. I went to a job agency and I actually said I want to try a variety of short-term assignments, different positions and types of companies and see where I ended up. How did you get into procurement?

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SCMDOJO

JULY 13, 2022

It is essentially a python based web scrapper with many sites in the database and brings the latest supply chain jobs posted by companies. As some of you have already seen we have written 60 plus blogs on Career Advice for Supply Chain Professionals. 3 Supply Chain Graduate Jobs You Should Apply to Kick Start Your Career.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 19, 2023

Today Sharon will be talking to us about her career so far; finding community through education; advocating for change unapologetically; and creating supplier diversity programs that actually work. SAP is the market leader in enterprise application software and for the last 50 years has been helping companies to run better.

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

The independent study surveyed 233 senior procurement executives from leading manufacturing companies in the US and UK about their strategic plans for optimizing sourcing and supply chain processes. A full 84% of procurement leaders agree that dealing with supply chain disruptions has been their biggest career challenge to-date.

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Procurement Heads

JULY 19, 2023

What advice would you give people who are embarking on a procurement career journey? I would say qualifications are like tickets to the next stage of your career. Earlier in my career I was using green screen IBM technology so all those things you see in TV shows about things going on in the early 90s. Unbelievably.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Today Darcy will be talking to us about her career so far; the role of sponsors, as well as mentors; building a support network for women; and putting a focus on helping companies build resilient, agile, and sustainable supply chains. 29.06] Darcy’s experience as a woman in a male-dominated industry across her 30-year career. “It

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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 and his team have shown procurement’s worth to the business during one of its busiest ever periods. Unlike some people, my career in procurement started by pure luck.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 21, 2024

I have largely worked in male-dominated industries and for the first decade of my career, I never really thought about that. Most of my male colleagues have been very supportive of my career development and growth. When did you find your voice in your supply chain career? I look back at that experience often.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 22, 2023

For the latest in Procurement Heads ‘ Big Interview series, he spoke with James Dobbin about how his career in procurement began and what he looks for when recruiting procurement talent. Who has had the most influence on you and your career so far? What advice would you give someone embarking on a procurement career?

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Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

If you want to read the other version click here In the early days of my career I was working at a global company and I let out a tender. I’m going to share some real procurement stories that have happened to me, since we are on the theme of memes, I will let on what really happens in the day of a procurement manger.

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Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For Procurement Heads’ latest Big Interview, Laura spoke with Gemma Burman about her career in procurement and what challenges she and other procurement leaders currently face in the industry. I started my career at nPower, a large utility company. How did you get into Procurement? I think it chose me.

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