Procurement Leaders

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A couple of weeks ago, I hosted a call for Procurement Leaders’ CPO community during which the CPO of a major healthcare organisation shared his function’s transformation journey, the lessons learned and its impact. Ensuring the procurement leadership team possessed complementary skill sets and good chemistry was an important enabler of this.

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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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Procurement Talk with David Byrne

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Summary On this episode of the Talent Talks Podcast, Martin talks to Jonathan Wharfe, Director of Procurement and Commercial Operations at Transport for London. Jonathan shares insights from his extensive career in procurement.

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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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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Procurement has evolved from a back-office function to a strategic driver of innovation and value. Digitalization involves applying digital technologies to improve existing processes, like implementing e-procurement systems. True digital transformation in procurement goes beyond automating tasks (or doing more with less).

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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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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

By combining H&Zs sustainability expertise with JAGGAERs advanced procurement technology for Scope 3 emissions tracking and data collection, organizations can better integrate sustainability into their procurement strategies. As companies seek to address these issues, the role of procurement is changing.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 27, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Kotter’s Theory — Embracing Sustainability in Procurement Kotter’s theory of change helps companies to introduce change in the business. Then try our Sustainable Procurement Course ! Enroll now!

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 14, 2025

Procurement is often an overlooked area within organizations, working behind the scenes to ensure businesses have the goods and services they need to operate at their best. Considering its importance, it makes sense that modern procurement teams have a structured approach to developing essential skills and capabilities.

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

Ivalua study finds 97% of procurement leaders see significant disruption in direct materials supply chain; 67% not confident in existing technology; 84% consider modernization a ‘strategic priority’. A full 84% of procurement leaders agree that dealing with supply chain disruptions has been their biggest career challenge to-date.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

We recommend leveraging these workstreams, based on Gartner’s 4 Workstreams for Successful Implementation of Any Procurement Application to maximize the impact of your next large-scale procurement implementation: 1. Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success!

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. World Sustainable Procurement Day — The Ultimate Guide. World Sustainable Procurement Pay is an important event that is attended by many procurement professionals all over the world. However, why is it significant for people who are in the procurement industry?

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Procurement Speakers 2022 – 10 Most Popular Experts. Procurement speakers share their knowledge to inspire people in procurement that they are making a difference in the world. However, not all in the field of procurement are updated as they are more focused on their work. .

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

• In procurement, the balance of power can shift towards the suppliers for many reasons. First, suppliers can eliminate competition by applying a loss-leadership strategy that drives other companies out of business. • Such circumstances make it important for procurement teams […].

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

Below is a ranking from highest to lowest focus on procurement and supply chain practices, as of April 4, 2025, based on their stated missions, agendas, and historical emphasis. CPO roundtables, SIG University workshops) and real-world procurement execution (e.g., Its emphasis on actionable strategies (e.g.,

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ivalua

APRIL 15, 2020

Premier event for procurement & supply chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. Registration is free for procurement, finance and supply chain practitioners and can be done online at Ivalua’s website. Redwood City, CA.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Sustainable Procurement Requirements — The Ultimate Guide. Sustainable procurement requirements are closely tied to the company’s culture and policies. But what are the requirements to attain sustainable procurement? What is sustainability in Procurement? First Name.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

ABOUT PGSCP With 163,933 members, PGSCP is one of the oldest and first LinkedIn groups created for procurement professionals and the industry. RAND Corporations 2024 research estimated that over 80% of AI projects fail, citing misalignment between leadership and technical teams. The group’s Founder, James E.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 6, 2025

In a world increasingly driven by the rapid developments within Artificial Intelligence (AI), procurement has the potential for enormous leverage using cutting-edge technology to become a powerhouse for generating efficiency, expanding margins, reducing risk and delivering solutions which the human mind is unable to see.

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ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Procurement Sourcing Overview: Procurement sourcing is finding and choosing suppliers to get things an organization needs. Importance and Strategies: Good procurement sourcing saves money, ensures quality, reduces risk, and allows for innovation. appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

Procurement has the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to evolve into a strategic powerhouse. A lot of that will depend on how leadership reacts to the seismic shifts we are currently seeing in technology. Likewise, you could have a progressive organization who values and understands the contribution procurement could make.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Procurement success in 2023 with our Strategy Course. Procurement Conference — 10 Best Procurement Conferences. Attending a procurement conference allows you to meet like-minded professionals and industry peers in procurement. However, what are the reasons why procurement professionals attend a conference?

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The world of procurement is constantly evolving, demanding professionals with the right skills and knowledge. Moreover, two popular options often considered are the MCIPS qualification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) and the Procurement Track offered by SCMDOJO.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 30, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Transformation — Embracing Sustainable Procurement Sustainable transformation is needed to adapt and survive the new wave of challenges in the procurement process.

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Modern procurement professionals need to be among some of the most highly skilled workers in any organization, and we want to help you identify exactly what essential procurement skills you need to lead your team as the industry continues to grow and evolve. Ethical sourcing is a huge part of this.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Having led commercial improvement programs in public sector organizations, Ive seen firsthand the challenges procurement professionals face. While there are nuances across regions, many of the priorities and solutions for public sector procurement transcend borders. This distance leads to frustration and unrealized potential.

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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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Procurement Heads

MARCH 15, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, she spoke with Ben Stickland from our Public Sector team about her career. Since we last spoke I am delighted to have made the move into public sector procurement and joined the Government Commercial Function as the Commercial & Category Director for the UK Health Security Agency.

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ivalua

APRIL 17, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Source Wisely: Your Top 3 Public Procurement Software Essentials April 17, 2023 | | Public Sector by Jarrod McAdoo Today, state and local governments are tackling top priorities such as legacy modernization, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. Can the software grow with you as your needs change?

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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 Inclusion means all IWD action is valid.

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 4, 2024

“Procurement is not a job, it’s a responsibility,” are words that will be nagging at the minds of a hundred procurement executives, following an impassioned speech by Henkel CPO Bertrand Conqueret in Frankfurt last week. Both were guests at the 2024 Procurement Leaders DACH Forum – Thomas a speaker, Bertrand a delegate.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

But, the competitive landscape for procurement software is very different. As a result, the procurement software offered to public companies has been able to live in parallel with the private market; its evolution has been very focused on compliance with public procurement regulations. Where to Start?

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 20, 2022

Dame Helena Morrissey celebrated diversity in leadership and the importance of challenging our colleagues. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson , Kanya King and Tamara Lohan , who are pioneering in their own industries, inspired us to celebrate brave leadership, while Sam McAlister gave us the tools to negotiate in any circumstance.

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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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Una

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

EPISODE 104 Leveraging the Power of a Procurement Task Force with Harold Hendrickx By Kelly Barner | March 1, 2023 With the last few years being as unpredictable as they have been, procurement has experienced a number of mindset shifts – all of which have increased our agility and resilience.

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