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Procurement Managers — The Ultimate Guide

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Procurement Managers — The Ultimate Guide Procurement managers are not easy, but the role is rewarding, interesting, and crucial to the success of a business. Why Are They Important?

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Procurement Category Management for Business

ProcurePort

The procurement category management process is the intentional action by a company to divide its procurement spend into segments with related items. The post Procurement Category Management for Business appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Strategic sourcing manager: Procurement role on the rise

RPF360

Strategic sourcing managers focus on maximizing the value of vendor relationships. Enabled by RFP software systems and other procurement technology, the growth potential in this role is compelling. The post Strategic sourcing manager: Procurement role on the rise appeared first on RFP360.

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Essential Freelance Procurement Contract Management Tips

Procurement Freelancers

Good contract management acts as a compass in the maze of freelance work. It guides… The post Essential Freelance Procurement Contract Management Tips first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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A Vendor Management Guide for Procurement Leaders

ProcurePort

• Vendor management is essential for cost efficiency, quality assurance, risk mitigation, and fostering innovation through collaborative relationships with suppliers.

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Risk Management in the Procurement of Innovation

ProcurePort

In the procurement of innovation, at least one aspect of the whole process carries some uncertainty. This is the origin of risk in any procurement process. The challenge for managers is to identify the risk for all parties involved and quantify it.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions.

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

For global manufacturers, managing direct and indirect material spend can get very complicated very quickly. Multiple legacy systems prevent procurement from standardizing processes and tracking what they’re spending with each supplier.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2023 Report

What are the risks for procurement in 2023? Read the GEP Spend Category Outlook 2023 report now to build successful spend management strategies across 22 indirect & direct categories. What should leaders do to deliver value amid uncertainties?

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. This must-read annual report informs procurement and supply chain leaders of the types of risks to expect and their levels of impact.

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Building Supply Chain Resilience in the Real World

Speaker: Kelly Barner - Co-Founder & Managing Director of Buyers Meeting Point, LLC

Since 2020, procurement and supply chain professionals have faced an unprecedented set of challenges. The pandemic was just the start. Time will tell, but it is unlikely to be a return to the pre-pandemic normal.