Procurement Templates

APRIL 15, 2024

Imagine starting a new procurement role where you have a real chance of making changes and influencing the procurement direction. Review Existing Processes: Analyze current procurement processes, systems, and documentation to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

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Procurement Templates

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In an era marked by growing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable practices, procurement has emerged as a pivotal player in fostering sustainability within organizations. Procurement, often considered the gateway between an organization and its suppliers, plays a central role in this transformation.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Ethics 130

Procurement Templates

MAY 21, 2024

Technical Capabilities (10 points) Use of technology and tools (5 points) Innovation and adaptability (5 points) 6. points) Total: 100 Points These criteria can be tailored to suit specific needs and adjusted based on the weightage deemed appropriate for different aspects of the service being procured. How do they benefit the project?

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Project management Quality Collaboration Influencing 130

Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Additionally, if your employees are highly proficient, they can help to create an atmosphere that fosters innovation and can even influence your business’ stock market performance. A proficient team will drive innovation Skill proficiency and innovative thinking are closely intertwined.

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Innovation supply chain budgeting Supply chain Supply 52

Procurement Tactics

APRIL 17, 2023

In this article, we will discuss what sustainability means in procurement. Additionally, we will share with you how to get a clear idea of your position within the market Once you are done reading this article, you will have a better knowledge of the role of sustainable suppliers to achieve sustainability within your procurement processes.

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Sustainability Suppliers Influencing Purchasing 182

Una

MARCH 14, 2023

Characteristics of a Procurement Intrapreneur Discover the characteristics of a procurement intrapreneur, and explore why intrapreneurship and group purchasing go so well together. By Hugo Britt | March 14, 2023 Search Since Una launched nearly 10 years ago, we’ve had conversations with every type of procurement professional.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Sustainable Procurement Policy — The Ultimate Guide. A sustainable procurement policy is in place to help businesses. In this article, we will talk about what sustainable procurement policies are. In this article, we will talk about what sustainable procurement policies are.

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Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Purchasing 130

Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 28, 2024

As we, and more than 40 CPOs from our global community of leaders, embark on the process of judging the World Procurement Awards 2024 , it was a privilege to look through many of the entries before our panel of experts get stuck into the process this coming week. It’s a good time to be in procurement.

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Supply Chain Optimization Influencing Innovation Sustainability 130

Una

MARCH 30, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Series Focusing Beyond Cost in Procurement to Drive Value Practitioners who are focusing beyond cost in procurement are shifting stakeholder mindsets about the value the function can bring to the organization. Cost is, and should always be, a foundational part of procurement’s raison d’être.

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement team Sustainability 104

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a crucial role in the operational efficiency and sustainability of a business. From managing supplier relationships to ensuring cost-effective purchasing, the performance of the procurement function can significantly impact a company's bottom line and reputation.

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement team Quality 52

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a crucial role in the operational efficiency and sustainability of a business. From managing supplier relationships to ensuring cost-effective purchasing, the performance of the procurement function can significantly impact a company's bottom line and reputation.

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement team Quality 52

Una

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Don't Be a Dilbert Character in Procurement Don’t be a Dilbert! How to escape the traditional stereotype of procurement professionals and broaden the appeal of the function’s brand. One such character is Bob, the procurement dinosaur (ouch): Image: Scott Adams, Dilbert Don't be a Dilbert.

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Procurement Influencing Negotiation Contract 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Winner of Awards for Innovation in Digitization and Innovations in 3rd Party Management. The Future of Sourcing Awards program, which took place Wednesday, October 16, 2019 , recognized companies and individuals that are transforming, innovating and leading the sourcing, procurement and outsourcing industry.

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Arkestro

APRIL 9, 2024

Resources / Blog / Pioneering Procurement: How Arkestro’s Patents Are Reshaping the Industry Pioneering Procurement: How Arkestro’s Patents Are Reshaping the Industry In the dynamic realm of procurement, leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative methodologies isn’t just advantageous—it’s essential.

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Procurement Negotiation Innovation Procurement strategies 52

Una

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Explore a collection of resources depicting common pain points in procurement and how sourcing professionals can implement actionable solutions to overcome these challenges. Explore ways to rectify the procurement talent shortage by attracting and keeping top sourcing candidates.

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Procurement Supplier negotiation Influencing Negotiation 52

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In today's competitive business environment, procurement isn't just a necessity; it's a strategic function that can significantly influence a company’s bottom line. Technology has transformed procurement operations from a complex, manual process into an automated, streamlined function that enhances decision-making and transparency.

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Purchase orders 52

Procurement Tactics

JULY 21, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Procurement Bids — Everything You Should Know. So you are here because you want to know procurement bids? For this article, we will discuss what procurement bids are. Once you finish reading this article, you will have a deeper understanding of procurement bids.

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Bidding Competitive bidding Procurement Contract 130

ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Procurement’s stature has grown during the COVID-19 crisis as costs, cash flow and supply continuity quickly became top boardroom priorities and homepage news. Across the world, procurement leaders have risen to the challenge. People should be thankful, and procurement practitioners proud. Examples abound.

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Procurement Leadership Innovation Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

The global source-to-pay and procure-to-pay outsourcing market is expanding rapidly with the market expected to reach $55.8 To do so, procure-to-pay trends point to an increased focus on three key areas: technology, collaboration, and sourcing. Below is a rundown of the three procure-to-pay trends shaping 2024. billion by 2028.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 52

Una

JANUARY 30, 2023

Changing the Face of Procurement Tips for changing the face of procurement and how practitioners can combat outdated perceptions of the sourcing function. By Hugo Britt | January 31, 2023 Search A recent article from Chief Executive.net doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to perceptions of procurement.

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Procurement Cost of ownership Influencing Purchasing 98

ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

As we move towards a new decade is the emphasis in the procurement world changing – are we going to see a new age, where the Art of Procurement comes to the fore? Technology has radically changed procurement activities and procurement roles across virtually all our spheres of activity.

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Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Innovation 167

Una

JUNE 1, 2023

6 Reasons to Choose a Career in Procurement Six reasons why a career in procurement is a great professional choice and how it can provide you with a fulfilling and rewarding future. Look no further than procurement! Procurement professionals play a vital role in shaping the success of organizations.

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Procurement supply chain budgeting Sustainability Negotiation 98

Una

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

How to Get Your CEO to Care About Procurement Learn how to get your CEO to care about procurement by engaging the C-Suite to help increase the function’s impact and value. By default, this means that CEOs spend just one percent of their time thinking about the procurement function as a whole.

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Procurement Budget Supplier relationship management Suppliers 98

Arkestro

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Resources / Blog / From Reactive to Proactive: How Predictive Procurement Reshapes the Industry From Reactive to Proactive: How Predictive Procurement Reshapes the Industry The procurement workload is expected to increase by 10.6% How does Predictive Procurement Orchestration Work? An industry productivity gap of 7.4%

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Calling all procurement and supply chain professionals: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! For the next issue of our magazine , which will be out by the first half of December, we drafted some questions for Jon Hansen , Strategic Advisor from Procurement Insights. The talent gap has been recurrently discussed in the Italian procurement realm.

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Procurement Supply chain resilience Sustainability Supply chain 60

Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A crucial part of successful procurement strategies is the art and science of negotiation. Procurement negotiation refers to a buyer (usually from a company) and a seller (usually from a supplier) working together and discussing the likes of pricing, terms, conditions, and other aspects of a procurement contract.

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Negotiation Procurement Procurement strategies Buyers 52

Una

MARCH 23, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Series Improving Time-to-Source in Procurement Improving time-to-source in procurement can lead to greater customer satisfaction, streamlined sourcing processes, and increased cost savings. By Hugo Britt | March 23, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 30, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Who are the Next Gen (Procurement) Rebels? Check out the article Procurement’s Most Wanted List: Who Are The Next Gen Rebels? The best way to predict or anticipate the future of procurement is to talk to those professionals who want to influence the future versus being a spectator of it.

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Risk Innovation 87

Procurement Heads

MARCH 15, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, she spoke with Ben Stickland from our Public Sector team about her career. Since we last spoke I am delighted to have made the move into public sector procurement and joined the Government Commercial Function as the Commercial & Category Director for the UK Health Security Agency.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability Contract Leadership 246

Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

APSCo’s data also reveals that while vacancy levels fluctuated throughout 2022 as economic uncertainty influenced business confidence – yearly comparisons show that new roles fell by just over 16% between January 2022 and January 2023. You may also like… When should I engage a procurement recruitment agency?

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Vendor management Influencing Demand Risk management 130

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. As TikTok and influencers gain prominence, they’re reshaping consumer behavior and marketing. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 98

Arkestro

JANUARY 18, 2023

Predictive procurement is the key to securing raw materials at the right price and time. We explore how predictive procurement in chemical manufacturing will be strategic as we move into 2023. This means procurement will need to be innovative. The result: faster and more efficient procurement cycles.

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Raw materials Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 94

Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

For Procurement Heads ’ latest Big Interview, she spoke to Will Cooke about her career. How did you get into procurement? I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. So, unlike many of my peers, I didn’t fall into procurement, I actually chose it.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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

Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

For Procurement Heads ’ latest Big Interview, she spoke to Will Cooke about her career. How did you get into procurement? I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. So, unlike many of my peers, I didn’t fall into procurement, I actually chose it.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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

Spend Matters

AUGUST 16, 2023

Spend Matters constantly updates its understanding of the state of the procurement tech market via RFIs for our SolutionMap dataset, vendor interviews, global event attendance and product demos with the aim of keeping tech-selection decision makers ahead of market trends. It’s an exciting, yet challenging, time for procurement teams.

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Procurement Procurement team Buyers Risk 82

SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

If you’re eyeing a role as a Procurement Manager (or are looking to hire one), you’re in the right place! As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck.

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Management Procurement Contract management Supply Chain Optimization 98

Positive Purchasing

JANUARY 13, 2023

Here he looks at how we will power procurement for the future. Specifically, what we need to know about energy and the future of how the industry and transport will be powered, plus, what procurement needs to be planning for. The impact on procurement is huge. Are we ready for future energy needs?

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Procurement Cost of ownership Supply Chain Efficiency Demand 98