Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 30, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Who are the Next Gen (Procurement) Rebels? Check out the article Procurement’s Most Wanted List: Who Are The Next Gen Rebels? The best way to predict or anticipate the future of procurement is to talk to those professionals who want to influence the future versus being a spectator of it. Good procurement.

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Una

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Procurement Career Advice A series of resources sharing procurement career advice and exploring the skills needed to become a successful and impactful Sourcing Hero. Here are six reasons why a career in procurement is a great professional choice and how it can provide you with a fulfilling and rewarding future.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 24, 2024

In the kaleidoscopic world of procurement, understanding the nuances between buying and procurement stands as a beacon of insight for professionals aiming to master the craft. What Is Procurement? Procurement is a symphony of activities aimed at optimizing the overall value received from the purchases. What Is Buying?

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Una

JULY 11, 2023

5 Must-Have Soft Skills for Procurement Success Review five of the must-have soft skills for procurement that, if mastered, will supercharge your career and deliver professional success. Soft skills, as they’re traditionally known, are not ‘soft’ at all!

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Una

JUNE 13, 2023

How to Impress During a Procurement Job Interview Explore strategies candidates can use to bring their A-game to the table and impress the hiring managers during a procurement job interview. Below, we share some strategies that are sure to impress in a procurement job interview. Then, read it again.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2024

As businesses continue to globalize and markets become increasingly interconnected, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals is rising. Pursuing a degree in these areas will equip you with the fundamental knowledge of supply chain principles, such as procurement, inventory management, logistics, and operations strategy.

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Procurement Talk with David Byrne

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Soft skills in procurement are one thing, but employing them to become one of procurement’s most prominent names on social … Continued The post Push the Comfort Zone and Stand Out: Part 2 with Head of Procurement & Properties at Bibby Financial Services, Tom Mills – Episode 86 appeared first on Talent Drive.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 12, 2023

Procurement success in 2023 with our Strategy Course. We will also tell you the different styles and some skills that you must have to become a master negotiator. . Download Course Details →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Negotiating in Business — Everything You Should Know. What Does Negotiating in Business Mean?

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 6, 2024

Ok, so we all agree that us procurement people are powerhouses to yield good results, well most of the time! So, here’s a breakdown of procurement personalities in the office if they were different fruits for you and your colleagues to debate what fits who! When procurement bear fruit who are you within the fruit basket?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 13, 2023

Stephanie “When you have senior people that have been promoted based on length of service, they often have really strong hard skills…. But they often don’t have the soft skills – and it’s the soft skills that are important for leadership.” Check out our other podcasts HERE.

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The Procuretech Podcast

APRIL 2, 2024

In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads delves into the topic of whether AI could make procurement as a profession irrelevant. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of procurement technology. What impact will AI in procurement have on jobs? Thanks for listening.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 7, 2023

For this year’s International Women’s Day, Procurement Heads spoke to leaders from across procurement to get their thoughts on equity. “If you’re just starting your career, unsure of the path you want to take, try procurement! “It You attract what you are, so invest time in being the best version of you.”

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. My name is Marijn Overvest, I'm the founder of Procurement Tactics. Hard Cost and Soft Cost. A soft cost, on the other hand, is more inclined to intangible assets of the organization which makes it an indirect cost. . First Name. Download Free PDF. However, what are these?

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Una

JULY 18, 2023

Top Technical Skills in the Digital Age of Procurement Explore the top technical skills purchasing professionals should have to be successful in the rapidly changing digital age of procurement. By Hugo Britt | July 18, 2023 Search Search Technical skills are changing in procurement.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 12, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Scotland Import and Export Statistics Scotland’s imports and exports rely heavily on its vast economic strength however, after Brexit, the country feels its reconstructed trade agreement.

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Regarding the soft skills requirements, the difference between job description for sales and supplier relations departments is entirely irrelevant. Most of the production companies engaged in the distribution have both procurement and sales […].

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

Resources / Blog / Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Buyers have always played an important role in the procurement industry, helping organizations obtain goods and maintain a careful balance of speed, cost-efficiency, and quality.

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Arkestro

MARCH 1, 2024

Resources / Blog / Gartner® Top 4 Predictions for Procurement in 2024 Gartner® Top 4 Predictions for Procurement in 2024 If the last five years have taught procurement professionals anything, it’s that things can change in an instant. No spam, just relevant procurement news and tips. Subscribe to news from Arkestro.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The role of procurement has transformed over the last decade, from cost-cutter to a vital ally that can inform and enable business strategy. COVID-19 has only served to cement the procurement department’s status as a key stakeholder. Procurement transformation has widened the digital skills gap.

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ivalua

APRIL 4, 2019

At 2018’s Sourcing Outlook we had the honor of having Bonava ’s CPO, Mia Lewis, host a roundtable on starting a completely new Procurement organization from scratch. During the active discussion many points were brought up that I believe can be helpful for any Procurement organization, old or new, that is looking for inspiration in 2019.

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Una

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Hiring for Procurement in the Project Economy. Your organization (including the procurement function ) seems to be in a never-ending cycle of transformations. A new way of thinking about hiring for procurement. Firefighters : An agile group of problem-solvers that deals with procurement/supply disruptions.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2023

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. In my view, one of the most significant digital opportunities includes harnessing generative AI and machine learning.

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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.

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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.

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Procurement Foundry

AUGUST 3, 2022

For your pivotal test—your procurement job search—that’s exactly where I come in. As a recruiter specializing in procurement, I want to focus on some of the top soft skills that hiring managers look for today in procurement professionals. Keep reading, and let’s help you nail that dream procurement job.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We have Courses like S&OP deployment, Supply Chain Digitalization , , and Negotiation in Procurement. In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. SCMDOJO aims to help anyone who wants to start a career in supply chain and wants to grow in this profession.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 16, 2024

Ensuring your procurement team has the optimal blend of procurement training is a challenge. In today’s tough economic environment, could technology enable procurement training to be delivered for less cost and more effectively? Jonathan is the CEO of UK-based procurement training company Positive Purchasing.

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Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. RFIs can occur at any stage in the construction project including the construction procurement to clarify the needed materials prior to the submission of the bids. First Name. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Construction RFP — The Ultimate Guide.

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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? It just stuck with me.

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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? It just stuck with me.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

– Author – Soft skills for hard business, Cambridge Academic Press. David has over 30 years’ experience at senior executive/director level driving value and change through procurement and organisational transformation. He is currently the Director for Procurement at Rolls Royce (Group CPO).

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

Organizations face an array of challenges, including material and labor shortages, inflation, fluctuating consumer demand, disruptions in the supply chain, and volatile global trade relationships. In response to these challenges, the leaders must rethink their supply chain strategies, focusing on building resilience. A resilient supply chain can: 1.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2020

On the Argentus Blog, we’re always looking to shine the light on various aspects of the talent picture within the Supply Chain Management field – whether it’s hiring trends , intelligence about important skills, or the industry’s response to emerging issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. and their equivalent of Supply Chain Canada).

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The Procuretech Podcast

JANUARY 25, 2022

He's a university professor, author of four German language procurement textbooks and also a former consultant. A digital transformation project, or orchestrating the changes to make a procurement team fit for the future, are both great examples in this regard. My guest for this one is Prof. Dr. Florian Kleemann. Digitalisation.

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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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The Procuretech Podcast

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads welcomes Laura Sellers, a procurement coach who runs her own business, Olive Executive & Leadership Coaching. Tune in to hear their insightful conversation on shaping the future of procurement through technology. Can coaching for procurement leaders help them succeed?

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Procurement Software

MARCH 12, 2024

AI in procurement – especially generative AI – is going through the hype phase at the moment. Could AI in procurement make us irrelevant? So, let’s look at where it will help us, where it could be a threat, and whether indeed AI in procurement will make some job functions and processes irrelevant.

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