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 Heads

AUGUST 22, 2022

In my experience and having spoken with many procurement professionals from all areas of the public sector, they are some of the loveliest people you’ll meet. The people. Everyone is passionate about the work they do, and the environment fosters a sense of support and collaboration rather than competition. Progression.

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Una

JULY 20, 2023

Future-Proof Your Procurement Career Explore 5 ways to hedge your bets to future-proof your procurement career as AI radically changes the sourcing landscape. By Hugo Britt | July 20, 2023 Search Search As the AI race accelerates, two schools of thought are emerging about how to future-proof your procurement career.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Sebastian is Procurement and Supply Chain Manager at leading management consultancy Baringa and for Procurement Heads ‘ first Futureheads profile he spoke with James Dobbin , Director and Head of Practice for our Financial & Professional Services offering, about how his procurement journey began.

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Procurement Talk with David Byrne

JUNE 7, 2022

Listen in Apple Podcasts Listen in Spotify Listen in Google Podcasts Episode show notes “In procurement, you’re trying to get meetings with people who don’t want to see you, persuade them to do things they don’t want to do, and negotiate a deal. Procurement and sales are very similar in … Continued.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, he spoke with Will Cooke about his career and what Zurich is doing with regard to sustainability in the supply chain. How did you get into procurement? That said, most of my recent career has been spent sourcing professional services.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

I asked Chat GPT about Procurement Leadership and I have to say the response is good! Who are the procurement leaders? ChatGPT As an AI language model with a knowledge cutoff in September 2021, I can provide you with information about prominent procurement leaders up until that time. As the CEO of Apple Inc.,

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Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For the latest in Procurement Heads ‘ CPO Spotlight series, he spoke with James Dobbin about how he got into procurement, some of the trends he’s seeing in the financial and procurement space and whether the pandemic has pushed us closer to a cashless society. How did you get into procurement?

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Could you tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into procurement? What roles and responsibilities does Procurement/ SRM have within Allianz? I can’t say that I reflect back on my career and feel I have. There’s just so much to go after! Have you faced any barriers as a woman in the industry?

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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? What are you most passionate about when it comes to Procurement?

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 12, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: It is always encouraging and exciting to see procurement professionals’ success in finding their path to the C-Suite. It is so exciting to see how former buyers have elevated their careers and impact to new and exciting levels. What is the common career path to their success?

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Sebastian is Procurement and Supply Chain Manager at leading management consultancy Baringa and for Procurement Heads ‘ first Futureheads profile he spoke with James Dobbin , Director and Head of Practice for our Financial & Professional Services offering, about how his procurement journey began.

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Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 26, 2022

How did you get into procurement? What are the roles and responsibilities the procurement function holds within your organisation? What are the roles and responsibilities the procurement function holds within your organisation? What are you most passionate about when it comes to procurement? What are their motivations?

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 15, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, she spoke with Ben Stickland from our Public Sector team about her career. I am also privileged to have been recognised as one of World Commerce & Contracting’s Inspiring Women in Commercial 2023 alongside other amazing commercial and procurement leaders.

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RPF360

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

What does it mean to be a procurement manager? Explore the procurement manager role, responsibilities and challenges. Then, learn even more with engaging professional networks and helpful career development resources. The post What is a procurement manager?

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 20, 2023

I describe it as closer to four decades than three decades, and a good chunk of that has had a heavy focus on procurement. You were named in Procurement Magazine’s top 100 women in Procurement list, how did it feel to be recognised? We now see supply chain or procurement leaders have a space at the table.

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Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

For our latest CPO Spotlight, Jon spoke with James Dobbin about how he entered the world of procurement and some of the challenges CPOs currently face. What made you choose a career in procurement? Could you tell us a bit about your career journey so far? So I did six months there and really enjoyed it.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 17, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Procurement Synonym – Everything You Should Know. So you want to know about procurement synonyms, don’t you? For this article, we will tackle what procurement synonyms are. We will check what words you can use other than procurement. What is the synonym of procurement?

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ABC of Procurement

MARCH 13, 2023

Here is another true story from my Procurement career. Sounds like a funny one, but I was not laughing back then :) The post The non standard pipe: A short procurement story first appeared on ABC of 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 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. Tell us about your procurement journey to date and what made you choose the industry as a profession. What has surprised you about procurement as a profession?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In the complex structure of modern businesses, the role of a procurement manager is pivotal for efficient operations and cost management. 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

In the complex structure of modern businesses, the role of a procurement manager is pivotal for efficient operations and cost management. 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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Procurement Heads

JULY 5, 2023

Martin Lee is Chief Procurement Officer at KPMG, and fellow member of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge. He caught up with James about his career and thoughts within the CPO role. Did I know what procurement was at the beginning? That was my start in Procurement, and I have never left since. I had no idea!

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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. I am an IT Buyer and procure software and hardware. 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?

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ABC of Procurement

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Here is a story I would like to share with you from my career. The post The lost truck – a Supply Chain story first appeared on ABC of Procurement. This one is on how I lost a truck full of goods.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 24, 2024

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of procurement and supply chain management, staying at the forefront of professional development is not just advantageous – it’s imperative. Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) Earning the MCIPS designation is akin to being knighted in the realm of procurement and supply chain.

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ABC of Procurement

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Here is a story I would like to share with you from my career. The post Bartering on a large scale first appeared on ABC of Procurement. This time we talk about bartering instead of direct payments.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, Rebecca spoke to Will Cooke about her career, SRM and sustainable procurement. How did you get into procurement? I got into procurement through a graduate procurement programme at British Airways in 1997. Our organisation has adopted agile ways of working.

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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. How did you get into Procurement? So, like most people, I didn’t choose procurement.

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Spotlight on Procurement

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

We sit down with Malcolm Harrison, the former Chief Procurement Officer of Nestlé and, most recently, the former CEO of the Crown Commercial Service and of CIPS. During this episode, Malcolm takes us through his over 40 years in the procurement profession, the changes he's seen take place and his thoughts on the future of procurement.

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Una

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Convincing Gen Z to Choose Procurement Learn how to capture the attention of Gen Z and convince them that procurement is a career that aligns with their values and aspirations. Convincing Gen Z to choose a career in procurement requires a tailored approach that aligns with their values and aspirations.

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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

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Could you tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into procurement? What roles and responsibilities does Procurement/ SRM have within Allianz? I can’t say that I reflect back on my career and feel I have. There’s just so much to go after! Have you faced any barriers as a woman in the industry?

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For Procurement Heads ’ latest CPO Spotlight, Magdalena spoke with Rupert Gaster about why she chose to complement her procurement career with end-to-end supply chain roles and what drives her curiosity. What made you choose a career in procurement and how much has procurement changed since you started 20 years ago?

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

Ivalua study finds 97% of procurement leaders see significant disruption in direct materials supply chain; 67% not confident in existing technology; 84% consider modernization a ‘strategic priority’. 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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