Watch our latest Procurement on Demand webinar that discusses whether globalisation is coming to an end for procurement. With the current economic crisis that we are facing, is low-cost sourcing and global purchasing now coming to the end of their [Read More]
In today's business world, the ability to negotiate confidently is one of the most important skills a person can have. This is especially true for procurement professionals. With so many people competing for jobs and resources, it's up to you [Read More]
Procurement objectives and analysis of the procurement function are normally set against the five rights of procurement. Over the years this approach has been highly successful, but as the role of procurement develops, so does the interpretation of the five [Read More]
The tragedy of Grenfell Tower is a shocking reminder of the need for competent procurement both in the public and private sector. The procurement lessons from Grenfell Tower highlight critical areas where control over the procurement process is essential. Fingers [Read More]
Negotiating with suppliers, dealing with stakeholders; procurement professionals are faced with the need to persuade and influence people on a regular basis. Whether you are negotiating better budgets for your team or better prices for your contracts, knowing how to [Read More]
In the new era of procurement and supply chain management, there is a clear need for the development of soft skills. Whereas solid skills were always consider the only skills of real importance in the past, there is now a [Read More]
