Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

What impact will this have on the procurement recruitment market? A “mass talent exodus” will only make it trickier for organisations looking to hire at a time when there is still a huge demand for talent. For an informal discussion about how Procurement Heads can support your organisation, click here to email James.

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

What impact will this have on the procurement recruitment market? A “mass talent exodus” will only make it trickier for organisations looking to hire at a time when there is still a huge demand for talent. For an informal discussion about how Procurement Heads can support your organisation, click here to email James.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 12, 2023

Procurement success in 2023 with our Strategy Course. Freelance Procurement — Everything You Should Know. Freelance procurement is popular with many companies, especially those who need more help in their procurement process. For this article, we will talk about what freelance procurement is.

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Procurement Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Like many within the procurement community, dsm firmenich’s deputy chief procurement officer Gianluca Colombo is a keen chef in his spare time. “I like cooking and discovering new recipes, he told Procurement Leaders. ” Ensuring the procurement and sustainability teams work together is key to this.

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Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 31, 2022

His colleague, Jack Birch , Senior Manager – Interim Recruitment, shares his update on David’s insight and looks at: Why interims are still in demand IR35 – the repeal of the repeal and its impact Where we are currently seeing demand for interim procurement and supply chain professionals Current interim procurement professional day rates.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Why is visibility so important?

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

over the past twelve months, reflective of not only the demand for talent which has put upward pressure on salaries but also the impact the cost-of-living crisis has had on employers’ strategies to both attract and retain staff. You may also like… When should I engage a procurement recruitment agency?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In recent times, the role of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) has shifted towards actively competing for the most skilled professionals to staff their procurement teams. This trend has gained momentum, with CPOs exploring innovative strategies to secure the best talent.

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

.” A poorly planned interview process hugely impacts an organisation’s ability to successfully hire talent. And with a continuation of the tight procurement talent market, what can hiring managers do to ensure they are in control? 7 Steps of a good procurement hiring process. Have a game plan.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 4, 2022

Alex Fourlis, Managing Director at Broadbean Technology said, “The UK’s skills crisis is continuing to be a focal issue, and for good reason as our data shows that these shortages are impacting almost every business, across every sector. As Alex says, utilising technology and maximising partnerships with external talent suppliers is crucial.

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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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Una

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Series The Procurement Talent Shortage Discover ways to rectify the procurement talent shortage by attracting and keeping top sourcing candidates. Let’s begin with a pain point that nearly every sourcing team is currently facing: the procurement talent shortage.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 26, 2023

Steve Smith, President International at Sterling commented, “While 2022 was a year of record-breaking vacancy numbers across the UK, the war for talent is still raging on. A well-thought-out candidate experience is crucial at all times, though the impact is certainly more noticeable when competition for talent is rife. “A

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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

MARCH 20, 2024

As a procurement leader, how would you address the above challenges? Is procurement on the sidelines here? So, what are the five hurdles that keeps CEO’s up at night? ” Continuing requires authentic leadership, which is precisely what Debra Crew delivers in her message. Regarding the Inc.

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ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

In late 2021, The Hackett Group asked Procurement Leaders about their strategic priorities and initiatives for the coming year. After a rollercoaster 2021, how do we pivot and plan for a successful Procurement strategy in 2022? . We expect procurement organizations will continue to enhance visibility, agility, and capability. .

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Last week, Ivalua partnered with Ardent Partners to discuss Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. . Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. #1. Businesses are either pausing staffing efforts or ramping up talent acquisition strategies depending on the industry. View Webinar Replay. More on that here.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. In order to manage this feat, many organizations must get better at collaboration. . It encompasses the full scope of supply chain functions which includes forecasting, purchase order processes, and quality management. A way to identify talented individuals.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 17, 2022

How is public sector procurement recruitment faring? Ben Stickland , Senior Recruitment Consultant – Public Sector at Procurement Heads, said, “The CIPD data is not surprising to see and is being mirrored in the procurement and supply chain recruitment market at the moment.

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Procurement Leaders

AUGUST 25, 2023

By benchmarking leading organisations alongside others, Procurement Leaders’ Strategic Planning Guide 2024 research reveals the measures procurement chiefs can take to ensure their functions perform at the highest possible level. CPOs may wish to consider whether they can increase those figures further, however.

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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. 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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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 3, 2024

Who should attend Learning Technologies is open to all decision makers working within learning and development including: Learning and Development Managers Organizational Development Directors Chief Learning Officers Training Directors HR Directors Talent Management Come visit our stand!

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Procurement Software

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s business landscape, the war for talent is all about the importance of attracting and retaining exceptional human capital. ” The War for Talent and its impact on Procurement However, the task of getting these exceptional individuals on board is becoming increasingly challenging.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 13, 2023

Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Talent Management Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of MBO Partners and its solution for independent talent contracting and management. This is where MBO Partners comes into the conversation.

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Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 25, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. The external party supplier is hired to take on some activities of the management. Additionally, the need for automation has grown alongside the shortage of talented people in outsourcing. Finding Outsourcing Talents. First Name. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?. First Name.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 18, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Categories: Podcasts , Talent Management Tags: Talent Management , Webinar Recently, Pierre Mitchell, Chief Research Officer for Spend Matters, and David Pastore, Senior Vice President at Velocity Procurement, met to discuss how procurement can address the talent shortage that the global market currently faces.

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

So, what are we seeing at Procurement Heads ? Hiring managers recruiting directly (this invariably involves posting a poorly written job advert not dissimilar to a job specification and hoping for the best). Procurement professionals going from tentatively engaging with the market to juggling multiple job offers.

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

So, what are we seeing at Procurement Heads ? Hiring managers recruiting directly (this invariably involves posting a poorly written job advert not dissimilar to a job specification and hoping for the best). Procurement professionals going from tentatively engaging with the market to juggling multiple job offers.

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Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As businesses across the country face rising costs, new research from the CIPD and Omni warns that using pay to attract talent simply isn’t enough to tackle ongoing skills shortages. The resulting fight for talent is costly and not sustainable, hence organisations need to accelerate their plans towards ‘resourcing maturity’.

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Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As businesses across the country face rising costs, new research from the CIPD and Omni warns that using pay to attract talent simply isn’t enough to tackle ongoing skills shortages. The resulting fight for talent is costly and not sustainable, hence organisations need to accelerate their plans towards ‘resourcing maturity’.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2022

what it means to combine a classic VMS and Utmost’s more worker/talent-centric approach) and key takeaways and recommendations for customers, MSPs and the broader market. This two-part Spend Matters PRO brief provides a 10,000-foot view of the combination (i.e.,

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In the relentless ebb and flow of the business world, one undeniable truth emerges with crystal clarity: the power of procurement skills isn’t just a valuable asset; it’s the lifeline of a resilient and thriving business, and the clock is ticking.

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Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 31, 2022

His colleague, Jack Birch , Senior Manager – Interim Recruitment, shares his update on David’s insight and looks at: Why interims are still in high demand IR35 – the repeal of the repeal and its impact Where we are currently seeing demand for interim procurement and supply chain professionals Current interim procurement professional day rates.

Demand 130

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, he spoke with Dan Goodson about the key tenets of being a CPO, how the sector has changed during his career and what he’s most passionate about when it comes to procurement. This is a prestigious programme that attracts some of the brightest talents from around the globe.

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Art of Procurement

JULY 15, 2023

Decisions about how a company manages their external talent management program should not be taken lightly. The post A Deliberate Path to Success through Comprehensive Talent Procurement appeared first on Art of Procurement. There are many factors.

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 28, 2023

An overnight solution isn’t viable given the breadth of the dearth of talent, however, there are elements that have been overlooked. Where resources cannot immediately be found in the domestic market, the country’s employers also need an attractive route of employment for global talent.

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