Procurement Talk with David Byrne

JANUARY 29, 2025

Richard shares valuable insights from his extensive career in procurement, discussing his transition from consultancy to the NHS, the importance of purpose in his work, and the challenges … Continued The post The Future of NHS Procurement: Challenges, Leadership, and Patient Outcomes – Episode 108 appeared first on Talent Drive.

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 10, 2025

An email from a CPO member a couple of weeks ago illustrated the extent to which the current disruption whether thats political, or otherwise is impacting the life of your average CPO.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

These include risk management and resilience in a volatile world. Companies want to avoid or mitigate disruptions to the supply chain and manage stranded assets. Category managers can then play a key role here, for example by exploring market opportunities for low-carbon alternatives. But there are other considerations.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 5, 2024

Inadequate succession planning and poor use of worker skills are among concerns worsened by poor management, according to a report from Mercer and Marsh.

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Procurement Templates

JANUARY 5, 2024

Creating a comprehensive contract management checklist involves several key steps to ensure effective oversight and compliance. Ongoing Management: Schedule regular reviews of contract performance. Risk Management and Mitigation: Identify potential risks associated with the contract. Identify stakeholders and their roles.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As part of our theme this quarter on Procurement’s role and value in supply chain risk management, we are speaking with practitioners in the field to understand their perceptions of risk — clearly different industries perceive types of risk in different ways. And we must remember that one cannot escape supply chain risks.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 1, 2025

retail leadership and oversight.This announcement comes as a testament‍ to the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence‍ in both supply chain management and manufacturing practices. New Leadership in U.S. has recently announced significant changes to its leadership team overseeing the U.S.

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All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Streamlining the process of converting raw materials into valuable products that are ultimately delivered into consumers’ hands can make or break any business. This hugely complex process relies on a…

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Change management isnt a sidekick in this story; its the star of the show. Driving change with effective change management strategies You dont need a digital strategy. George Westerman in MIT Sloan Management Review In order to succeed, proper planning is required. Lets explore these aspects.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success! People: Engaging Stakeholders and Nurturing Change Engaging stakeholders early in the implementation process is crucial for gaining their support and supporting the change management process.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

If you’re eyeing a role as a Procurement Manager (or are looking to hire one), you’re in the right place! As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck.

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Supply chain certification equips companies and teams with the knowledge, tools, and techniques they need to design, manage, and optimize complex supply chains. Supply chain management certification gives the reassurance of expertise and proficiency in all aspects of supply chain operations, from logistics right through to procurement.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that following anonymous votes from employees across all its departments and international office locations, the company has been ranked by Comparably among the top 100 companies with the best culture, as well as a best company for women and for diversity. About Ivalua.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Managing A Procurement Team – Definitive Guide. Managing a procurement team is difficult. With all the social, political, and environmental movements that millennials are starting, how can you manage them without conflicting perspectives? Managing the New Wave of Procurement Experts. What managers think they want.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Supply chain management has grown tremendously in recent economic times. Moreover, their educational structure and rigorous curriculums give a deep understanding and insight into supply chain management. SCMDOJO SCMDOJO is one of the finest websites on supply chain management.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Originally published on Risk Management Monitor. A better way of looking at those relationships is as partnerships—albeit ones that require management and alignment of objectives first and foremost, but ultimately mutually beneficial relationships. Ivalua Supplier Risk and Performance Management Checklist.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of AnyData Solutions and its solution for spend analytics, contract management, supplier relationship management and ESG/performance tracking. In the world of business, procurement departments play a pivotal role in shaping an organization’s success.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 14, 2025

A typical procurement competency framework covers several key areas, including but not limited to strategic sourcing, supplier management, risk management, and contract negotiation. Category Management Category management refers to the focused management of individual aspects of your procurement process.

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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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Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

He is based in the UK and will join the Executive Leadership Team at a key inflection point in the procurement and supply chain space. He brings to JAGGAER over 20 years of experience driving growth in digital procurement and supply chain management. Pascal is an innovator and pioneer in the procurement industry.

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ivalua

APRIL 15, 2020

April 15, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that its marquee annual event, Ivalua NOW 2020 , will transition from a physical event in Washington D.C. How to manage today’s crisis, and prepare for the next? Redwood City, CA.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Lost in Public Space: Exploring the Unknown with the Norwegian Public Sector Segment May 9, 2023 | | Public Sector /by he I have spent most of my career in the private sector and started to get in contact with the space in recent years. Where to Start?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management is a procurement strategy that involves grouping similar products or services together into categories and managing them as a single unit. In this guide, we’ll explore the key principles of category management and how it can benefit your organization. Read More: What Does a Procurement Manager Do?

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This blog explores how MTSS platforms can be strategically utilized to build the competencies necessary for success in supply chain management. For instance, a student struggling with inventory management concepts can receive supplementary materials, interactive simulations, and one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to their needs.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

Prior to CBORD, Lawrence, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University, covered senior product leadership roles in spend monitoring, supply chain management, and retail operations.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 24, 2024

On this subject, he was a little cagier – while he had been clear with his leadership team on who he thought it should be and had been priming that person for the role for some time, the company had decided to turn to an executive search firm. So, to be truly successful, think now about your successor.

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Procurement Leaders

MAY 2, 2024

We spoke a lot about value creation, about supplier relationship management and about how he was structuring his team with that purpose in mind. And it’s the reason why he shared that fewer than 20 suppliers were embedded formally into the company’s supplier relationship management (SRM) programme. No mention of innovation.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Title: Breaking Barriers: Women in Supply Chain and the Path to leadership Introduction: In the dynamic world of supply chain management, the role of women and thier journey to leadership positions is a topic that is gaining increasing attention.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 27, 2023

This method outlines an 8-step model that is popular as it provides easy-to-follow directions for managers to implement change in their organizations, even if they are not experts in the field. Furthermore, Kotter’s theory emphasizes the importance of leadership and communication in driving change in the business.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 15, 2023

Helping organisations define and deliver their strategy, use commercial innovation to achieve enhanced competitiveness and the resultant growth in revenue and market share, and identify, manage and mitigate third-party risk to the organisation. In my early career doing a ‘great deal’ was something that gave me those ‘Yes!’

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Supply chain management is one of the popular courses in today’s world and the education system. Pursuing a degree in supply chain management requires utmost dedication and adequate finances to cater for tuition, accommodation, stationery, and other important necessities for a smooth school life. 2. David R.

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ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It involves identifying, evaluating, negotiating, selecting, managing contracts, and maintaining supplier relationships. Strategies include cost leadership, managing supplier relationships, diversifying risk, focusing on […] The post What is Procurement Sourcing?

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

From then, seeking a new challenge, I moved to LV= to IT procurement a couple of years later and didn’t look back until earlier this year when I was presented with a great opportunity to head up the non-Claims Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team here at Allianz Holdings, after first TUPE’ing across at the start of 2020.

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Arkestro

MARCH 20, 2025

” Alan Turfeis the Chairman, Managing Partner and Chief Finance Officer at Zoom Home Lending, an independent brokerage firm based inMichigan. Alan has previously held leadership roles in finance, operations, procurement, supply chain, and sales, directing high-performance teams through strategic planning and expansion. .

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

via VentureBeat or Pactera Technologies in 2019) suggesting up to 85% of AI projects fail due to issues like poor data quality or lack of management support. RAND Corporations 2024 research estimated that over 80% of AI projects fail, citing misalignment between leadership and technical teams. Gartner has been quoted (e.g.,

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