Una

MARCH 5, 2024

In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Mark Grieco. Mark has a very unique background: he is a procurement attorney and educator, accustomed to being in the trenches with the procurement team.

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Una

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In fact, procurement has undergone so many changes that comparisons to the approaches and team models seen in military settings are not out of line. In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Harold Hendrickx.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Corporate Social Responsibility in Procurement — Everything a Procurement Professional Should Know. However, what is its impact on procurement? . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?.

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The Procuretech Podcast

MAY 7, 2024

In this podcast episode, the importance of incorporating spend analytics software into procurement is highlighted as a means to gain insights and enhance value within the function. Advances in AI and machine learning have made these tools more efficient, allowing procurement teams to focus on strategic activities. Stay in touch!

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The Procuretech Podcast

MAY 14, 2024

Tune in to discover what each price point can offer your procurement team and how to make the most of your tech budget. How much do digital procurement tools cost? For those with a budget under $20,000 per year, niche-specific software designed for SMEs offers basic yet modern e-sourcing and spend analytics capabilities.

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Una

MAY 3, 2023

EPISODE 113 Learning to Work Side-by-Side with ChatGPT with Joshua Palacios By Kelly Barner | May 3, 2023 In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Joshua Palacios. Josh is a Senior Sourcing Manager at Ro and according to his LinkedIn profile he “refuses to be overlooked due to his work ethic and achievements.”

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Green Procurement — Everything A Procurement Professional Should Know. Green procurement is becoming a thing nowadays. Many companies are now starting to implement green procurement in their operations. However, what is it?

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The Procuretech Podcast

APRIL 30, 2024

On this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James welcomes back Ward Karson, COO of Raindrop. They discuss how AI applications in source-to-pay technology can be confusing, and how organisations can best navigate the vast array of solutions available. Stay in touch!

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Una

MARCH 30, 2023

Each week, the Una team will explore one of ten common pain points impacting procurement today, and put forth actionable solutions to each of these challenges. The truth is, sourcing heroes can do more to shift stakeholder and supplier mindsets about the value the profession can bring to the organization. Great question!

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The Procuretech Podcast

APRIL 26, 2022

Sometimes, an end-to-end source-to-pay (S2P) solution that joins up the dots, and automates a lot of otherwise manual processes, can give a huge productivity advantage. The mid market has traditionally been underserved by procurement software, with tech companies typically going after large enterprise clients at their expense.

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Una

APRIL 18, 2023

By Mackenzie Oakley | April 18, 2023 Search This article is inspired by a recent episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast featuring Harold Hendrickx, a fractional CPO and the founder of TransExecutive, a company that deploys the Procurement Task Force model to help procurement teams enable, optimize, transform, and rapidly deliver value.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 9, 2022

Reflecting that, T-Mobile’s procurement team has since implemented new initiatives, with a focus on providing additional support for diverse suppliers, incentivising internal staff and encouraging diverse hiring practices in its wider supply base. The supplier diversity team has been grown from just one person to four since 2019.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 4, 2023

Here are some tips for tracking prices: Subscribe to industry publications and newsletters to stay up-to-date on market trends Use online resources such as commodity price indexes to track prices. Use should-cost model software that can aggregate data from multiple sources and automate the analysis.

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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. Fierce external competition Competition amongst procurement teams is tough.

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The Procuretech Podcast

JUNE 28, 2022

I’m talking to Dr. Wolfgang Schnellbächer from BCG, the author of a new book fresh off the presses - Profit from the Source: Transforming Your Business by Putting Suppliers at the Core. . Supplier-centric transformation and the future of procurement. Sales or sourcing? Why businesses need to shift their focus.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 19, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Vendor sourcing . Nowadays, the vendor management system is key to the success of any procurement team. Using it will help the procurement team to make the most of the supplier relationship. . First Name. LEARN MORE.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Procurement Strategy — Embracing Sustainability Sustainable procurement strategy allows an organization to conduct its procurement processes that support its sustainability goals and objectives.

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JUNE 7, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Purchase Price Variance — Everything You Should Know Purchase price variance is an important factor for budget preparation, but why? Why is it Important?

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Una

AUGUST 8, 2023

However, the procurement team has been taking sporadic and ad hoc actions when it comes to incorporating sustainability principles into their procurement practices. However, the procurement team has been taking sporadic and ad hoc actions when it comes to incorporating sustainability principles into their procurement practices.

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Una

MARCH 14, 2023

By Hugo Britt | March 14, 2023 Search Since Una launched nearly 10 years ago, we’ve had conversations with every type of procurement professional. But there’s one type of sourcing hero that has proven time and time again to be an excellent match for Una and the value group purchasing has to offer: the procurement intrapreneur.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 24, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Supplier networks are important in the procurement industry to find your preferred supplier. Simplify the sourcing process. The procurement team and finance team work together to cross-check the items ordered and paid.

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Una

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Elements of a Diversified Procurement Strategy A diversified procurement strategy will utilize both traditional and nontraditional methods of sourcing to drive cost savings and value. This includes implementing aspects of a traditional procurement strategy and adding in some unconventional means to get desirable results.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. A procurement team or department is uniquely positioned to take advantage of bulk buying. Thus, the procurement team has the upper hand in negotiating a better deal as they know better. . First Name. Download Free PDF.

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Una

MAY 23, 2023

Group purchasing and indirect spend Indirect Spend, with her diverse and multifaceted nature, longed for a Sourcing Hero to swoop in and optimize her procurement processes. Contact Una today to discuss how we can turn this fairy tale into a reality for your indirect procurement team.

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Una

MARCH 1, 2023

What is the one thing that robs practitioners (or as we like to call them, Sourcing Heroes), of their powers, hamstringing their ability to drive change, solve challenges, and do good? Procurement can help, but only if they have the mindset required to rise to the challenge. As soon as you say ‘we can’t do that’, your brain shuts down.

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Una

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Defining the terms Onshoring Onshoring, also known as reshoring, refers to the practice of bringing business operations or sourcing back to the home country. Avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach, it aims to identify the “right” location or mix of locations for sourcing based on factors like cost, quality, lead times, and risk mitigation.

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Una

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It’s difficult to pinpoint the nature of their concern; perhaps they believe outsourcing some parts of the procurement process is cheating, or maybe they worry that a GPO will alter their sourcing strategy. For many, the age-old concern is that of somehow being replaced or being made obsolete by a more efficient way of doing things.

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Una

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

By Hugo Britt | November 28, 2023 Search Search Gen Z currently makes up almost one-third of the world’s population and will account for 27% of the workforce by 2025 – but are they interested in joining your procurement team? This generation is known for its emphasis on work-life balance, flexibility, and social causes.

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this article, we explore where we are now in terms of procurement chatbots and predict some exciting possibilities for the future. Training and Onboarding Endlessly patient, chatbots can assist in training and onboarding new procurement team members or anyone who requires a refresh. Want to Chat?

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Una

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Businesses benefit from lower prices and alleviated administrative burdens that would normally fall to the procurement team since contracts are already set in place. Additionally, locally sourced ingredients are often fresher and of higher quality. GPOs negotiate favorable contract terms and prices on behalf of their membership.

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Una

MARCH 16, 2023

Each week, the Una team will explore one of ten common pain points impacting procurement today, and put forth actionable solutions to each of these challenges. “Hi, Hi, is that the procurement team? Subscribe to our Newsletter The post How to Build Procurement Influence – and Why it Matters appeared first on Una.

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Una

JUNE 15, 2023

10 Procurement Outsourcing Services Explore ten procurement outsourcing services available to help your sourcing function save more money, time, and effort. By Hugo Britt | June 15, 2023 Search Search The procurement office of Company A is a bustling place. Company B’s procurement team looks very different.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

Enhanced Collaboration Collaboration among the procurement team, stakeholders, and suppliers is enhanced by job orders. The Common Reference Points serve as an instrument of cooperation, ensuring consistency between all interested parties for the purpose of achieving procurement targets and promoting efficient collaboration.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Furthermore, it enables businesses to implement strategic sourcing practices, strengthen their suppliers, and bargain volume of discounts through monitoring expenditure patterns and identification of cost drivers. It provides an opportunity for organizations to prove that they comply with sustainability and ethical sourcing standards.

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The Procuretech Podcast

MAY 9, 2023

Trends in the gig economy point to procurement teams becoming smaller and more specialised. 16:57 We could see Sourcing-as-a-service come into play from some of the E-sourcing platforms. We've kind of got to the point now that all of the early adopters of procurement tech, have adopted it. Links below.

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Una

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Basics of Group Purchasing Learn how Una can help turn your sourcing function into a hub for value creation for business leaders and procurement professionals alike. By Hugo Britt | January 18, 2024 Search Search Ready to ditch the old-school procurement playbook and dive into the exciting world of value creation?

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Una

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Having older workers take the helm in senior roles is not about resisting change; it’s about leveraging the strengths of each generation to create a well-rounded and dynamic procurement team. A procurement team that represents a broad range of ages fosters inclusivity and understanding.

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