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. I completed my MCIPS there and then moved into consulting.

Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers 246

Spend Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Our coverage also explores the latest thought leadership topics about procurement and supply, the technology that serves it and comparative analyses based on demos and the scoring of 500+ RFI requirements across 12 source-to-pay (S2P) categories that create our Vendor Ranking data. ‘ The major highlights are described below.

Procurement 84

Procurement Risk management Raw materials supply chain software solutions 84

Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. MRO in Procurement — Everything You Should Know. MRO is one of the frequent words that you will encounter in the procurement industry, especially within its operations. We will tell you about MRO purchasing and MRO inventory management. What is MRO in Procurement?

Procurement 168

Procurement Inventory Purchasing Procurement strategies 168

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!

Cost of ownership 78

Cost of ownership Procurement Category management supply chain software solutions 78

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

He defines and drives business strategy, leading teams across different geographies and cultures and he has delivered procurement transformation (process, people, technology, organisation) and procurement cost reduction across direct and indirect categories, for a wide range of clients over the last 25 years.

Procurement 130

Procurement Price Negotiation Management 130

Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Spend analytics software would be the first tech investment I’d make in a greenfield Head of Procurement role. You have to know what you’re spending your money on before you can start to transform your procurement operations. To do this quickly and efficiently, spend analytics software is your best friend.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 16, 2023

As part of a retained campaign to recruit a Senior IT Procurement Consultant for ITAA, Tom spoke to James Dobbin , Director and Head of Practice for Procurement Heads ‘ Financial & Professional Services sector to discuss the sort of person they are looking to hire. You can watch their conversation below.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supplier relationship management Negotiation Buyers 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

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

Positive Purchasing

JULY 10, 2023

Leading procurement and negotiation digital platform and training provider, Positive Purchasing, has attained accreditation for both ISO9001 and ISO27001. They have provided training, consultancy and digital procurement services to over 320 clients in 48 countries.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Supplier relationship management Negotiation Category management 52

Una

MARCH 6, 2024

Your Business Guide to Outsourced Procurement A comprehensive guide to outsourced procurement and the benefits of working with a group purchasing organization to save money, time, and effort. We’ll also reveal the benefits of outsourcing procurement to a group purchasing organization (GPO).

Procurement 52

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Una

APRIL 9, 2024

How to (Actually) Transform Your Business with Group Purchasing Learn how to transform your business with group purchasing and add an average of 18-22% savings per category to your bottom line. Bettering your bottom line As a procurement leader , I’m sure you’re often (always?) But what could you do with an extra 12.5% in savings ?

Purchasing 52

Purchasing supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 52

Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Nordic Europe has a long tradition for being innovative, and Nordic procurement startups are no exception. We’ve got the definitive lowdown on 10 procuretechs from Europe’s chilly northern reaches, who are heating up the digital procurement ecosystem. Less than 10 years old as a company.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Negotiation 52

Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 26, 2022

How did you get into procurement? I actually have a background in finance, but I was looking at labour services and the commercial prospect of combining services and multiskilling staff, before I knew what facilities management was. What are the roles and responsibilities the procurement function holds within your organisation?

Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Supply chain Suppliers 246

Una

JULY 19, 2022

3 Reasons to Develop a Comprehensive Procurement Strategy. Because of this, it isn’t necessarily wise to approach procurement with a one-size-fits-all mentality. Benefits of building a comprehensive procurement strategy. Aligns procurement with the company's overall objectives. By Mackenzie Oakley | July 19, 2022.

Procurement strategies 98

Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement Supplier relationship management 98

Una

JULY 6, 2022

GPOs also bring balance to the negotiating equation because they already have relationships and contracts in place with vendors and suppliers. As a true sourcing accelerator , our goal is to become an extension of your procurement team. How to Improve the Procurement Process & Increase Cost Savings. Cost Savings.

Purchasing 92

Purchasing Category management Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 92

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference.

Procurement 97

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 97

Procurement Software

APRIL 2, 2024

We’d all like the latest digital procurement tools. But often, those who aren’t familiar with the procurement software market mistakenly overestimate the cost. The reality is that procurement tech doesn’t have to be expensive. You don’t need a 6-figure software budget or a large sum to hire consultants for implementation.

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supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Procurement Budget 52

Positive Purchasing

JUNE 5, 2023

Leading procurement and negotiation digital platform and training provider, Positive Purchasing, has attained accreditation for both ISO9001 and ISO27001. They have so far provided training, consultancy and digital procurement services to over 320 clients in 48 countries.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Supplier relationship management Negotiation Category management 52

Barkers Procurement

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

When looking for a procurement consultancy to support your organisation there are some key factors that you should consider. Extensive experience You want a consultancy that’s had lots of experience in the field and has worked with organisations or businesses in a variety of sectors. Here are some pointers.

Import 52

Import Procurement supply chain budgeting Category management 52

Procurement Software

AUGUST 15, 2023

Category management software was one of the final frontiers for procuretech. Along with services procurement and automated negotiation bots, this is a tougher nut to crack than procure-to-pay. There are now four category strategy software solutions on the market who cite this as their primary feature.

Category management 52

Category management Management Procurement team Strategy 52

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

New York, NY March 30, 2020 – Consus , a leading procurement services provider, today announced that Intalere , a healthcare supply chain GPO based in St. Established in 2007, Consus is a leading procurement services provider operating across 9 countries. has gone live with Ivalua’s Source to Contract solution. About Consus.

Contract 147

Contract Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 147

Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

By Mackenzie Oakley | January 5, 2023 Search Search While cost savings is likely at the forefront of any procurement initiative, the profession continues to evolve with more focus than ever being placed on risk reduction, sustainability, strengthening supplier relationships, compliance and business continuity.

supply chain budgeting 81

supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 81

Una

JUNE 22, 2023

Taking an Advisory Approach to Procurement An inside look at how Una, the nation’s fastest growing group purchasing organization, works to take an advisory approach to procurement. Far too often, however, procurement departments are overworked and understaffed.

Procurement 52

Procurement Purchasing Procurement strategies Procurement team 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Rapid Optimization of Contract Management, Supplier Management and Direct Materials Sourcing. Asian Paints conceptualized a technology solution using Ivalua’s Supplier Information Management , Sourcing and Contract Management solutions to streamline the end-to-end contract management and sourcing processes. .

Contract 130

Contract Collaboration Sourcing Contract management 130

Spend Matters

AUGUST 10, 2023

In today’s business landscape, effective digital procurement strategies are vital for organizations to optimize spend, enhance operational efficiency and address risk while maintaining an ideal user experience. One area of significant potential that is often overlooked is tail spend management.

Spend management 73

Spend management Management e2e Vendor management 73

Una

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Ultimate Guide to IT Procurement. A guide to IT procurement for navigating the complex IT sourcing process in a way that drives organizational efficiencies and improves your bottom line. Comprehensive Guide to IT Procurement. Procurement embodies purchasing across a wide range of categories.

Procurement 98

Procurement Real-time Visibility Contract Purchasing 98

Positive Purchasing

JUNE 29, 2022

Positive Purchasing launches an exciting new collaboration with Beroe to create the digital procurement enablement platform for the future. Global procurement and negotiation platform and training company Positive Purchasing has announced a strategic partnership with procurement intelligence and analytics provider, Beroe.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management Category management Negotiation Purchasing 52

Procurement Heads

MAY 9, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, he spoke with Will Cooke about his career and what he looks for when hiring. How did you get into procurement? What are the roles and responsibilities that procurement holds within your organisation and how do you split the function out? Do we have a silver bullet?

Risk 130

Risk Procurement Sustainability Supply chain 130

Procurement Heads

MAY 9, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, he spoke with Will Cooke about his career and what he looks for when hiring. How did you get into procurement? What are the roles and responsibilities that procurement holds within your organisation and how do you split the function out? Do we have a silver bullet?

Risk 130

Risk Procurement Sustainability Supply chain 130

Una

JANUARY 4, 2023

Discover the basics of group purchasing and the benefits of working with a group purchasing organization to develop a comprehensive procurement strategy. In addition to negotiating discounts, group purchasing organizations may also provide other services such as supply chain management , procurement consulting, and logistics support.

Purchasing 92

Purchasing supply chain budgeting Procurement strategies Contract 92

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

New York, NY March 30, 2020 – Consus , a leading procurement services provider, today announced that Intalere, a healthcare supply chain GPO based in St. Established in 2007, Consus is a leading procurement services provider operating across 9 countries. has gone live with Ivalua’s Source to Contract solution. About Consus.

Contract 130

Contract Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 130

Barkers Procurement

MARCH 14, 2023

It’s expensive as well, so it’s essential to at least consider investing in the expertise of an IT procurement consultancy to help you get things right. From there, your team, business or department can make decisions and work with your consultants to devise a solid procurement strategy. Here are 10 reasons why.

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Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement Suppliers 59

SCMDOJO

JULY 18, 2023

Contract management plays a crucial role in the procurement process, as it helps ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and optimize supplier relationships. By effectively managing contracts, organizations can maximize the value of their procurement activities and minimize potential issues.

Contract management 93

Contract management Contract Import Management 93

Una

AUGUST 31, 2023

Overcoming Challenges with Strategic Sourcing for SMEs Explore how strategic sourcing for SMEs can help procurement professionals overcome the unique challenges of operating a small business. The unique challenges of SME procurement Small businesses often find themselves facing a unique set of challenges.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supplier relationship management 52

Barkers Procurement

MARCH 14, 2023

It’s expensive as well, so it’s essential to at least consider investing in the expertise of an IT procurement consultancy to help you get things right. An IT procurement consultancy can identify your requirements Do you need a new system? That’s something we strive to do here at Barkers Procurement.

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