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Leveraging Lean Procurement

Una

Leveraging Lean Procurement. Have you ever been asked to “do more with less” in procurement? Perhaps the size of your team has been reduced, your function’s operating budget has been cut, or there is an organization-wide drive to eliminate waste and increase efficiency. What is lean procurement?

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The Big Interview with Lorna Baker

Procurement Heads

It is still the most challenging piece of procurement that I’ve ever been involved with, but I really enjoyed the work and after that I started applying for permanent procurement roles. What are the roles and responsibilities the procurement function holds within Futures Housing Group?

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Talent Spotlight: Andrew F. Smith

Procurement Heads

Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership team that transformed the function, achieving CIPS Gold accreditation in the process. Most procurement and supply chain professionals are adept at keeping an open mind.

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Talent Spotlight: Andrew F. Smith

Procurement Heads

Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership team that transformed the function, achieving CIPS Gold accreditation in the process. Most procurement and supply chain professionals are adept at keeping an open mind.

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What About Procurement Objectives?

Procurement Templates

Sustainability and Compliance: Ensure procurement activities align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and regulatory compliance. Action Steps: Automate Processes: Implement cutting-edge procurement software to automate routine tasks, reducing manual errors and boosting efficiency.

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4 Predictions on Procurement’s Top Trends in 2023

Arkestro

In 2022, procurement faced challenges on multiple fronts. Among them were supply chain disruptions , inflation, and supply scarcity and shortages. Eager to reduce administrative busywork, procurement teams are treating the permacrisis as an opportunity to make long-sought changes along a digital journey.

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Technology Trends in Procurement

Una

It’s also important to understand the sheer scale of the opportunity that’s up for grabs through procurement modernization and digitization. Benefits include cost savings, risk reduction, efficiency gains, transparency, agility, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and much more. Technology trends in procurement.