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What makes a procurement professional a good negotiator?

Procurement Insights

I recently received an invite to an upcoming 30-minute webinar titled “ These 3 Practices Will Boost Your Career: The power of data-driven negotiating.” In this live webinar, Rod Sherkin will describe three Procurement Practices that will drive down purchase costs; strengthen your supply chain; and advance your career by quantifying the value you create.

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Walking a Mile in Another Supply Chain’s Shoes

Art of Procurement

“The reason I like listening is I think, ‘If I’d have been CPO there or in other organizations, what would. The post Walking a Mile in Another Supply Chain’s Shoes appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Breaking Barriers: Diversity, Soft Skills and Rebranding Procurement with Nikki Wright – Episode 103

Procurement Talk with David Byrne

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Summary On this episode of the Talent Talks Podcast, Martin sits down with Nikki Wright, Director of Operations at 10X Banking, as she shares her extensive experience in procurement and operations across various industries, particularly in the banking sector. She discusses the complexities … Continued The post Breaking Barriers: Diversity, Soft Skills and Rebranding Procurement with Nikki Wright – Episode 103 appeared first

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Walmart to End Its DEI Initiatives

Supply Chain Brain

Walmart, which employs approximately 1.6 million US workers, is only the latest company to end its DEI programs in recent months.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

CPO Rising

Whether you’re watching parades, football, or the dog show, everyone at Ardent Partners wishes you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! If you need a laugh, enjoy this clip of the… The post Happy Thanksgiving! appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Gartner is finally starting to listen

Procurement Insights

Well, Gartner is finally starting to listen (or trying to) – [link]. Tagging my Gartner followers for their thoughts?