Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Compliance with national and international regulations is of course a pressing concern to avoid fines, disruptions to operations and reputational risk. These include risk management and resilience in a volatile world. But there are other considerations.

Leadership 52

Leadership Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Spend Matters

AUGUST 30, 2022

To do that we bring in expert knowledge from Manpreet Singh, Partner at KPMG specializing in Climate Change, Sustainability and CSR Services. Read more. ).

Leadership 98

Leadership Sustainability Strategy Procurement strategies 98

Procurement Leaders

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

” Gonzalez spoke to Tim Burt, community advisor at Procurement Leaders, to shed light on the steps his organisation is taking to look after its employees, manage risk, as well as build the strong functional foundations and working relationships it needs to help steer the business through these treacherous times.

Risk 130

Risk Risk management Import Price 130

ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

Moreover, companies slow to modernize face serious business risk as 90% of procurement leaders indicate that supply chain problems are a greater threat than competitive market dynamics by nearly 2 to 1. A full 84% of procurement leaders agree that dealing with supply chain disruptions has been their biggest career challenge to-date.

Supply Chain Efficiency 244

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 244

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

a snack food company, came from how they intentionally targeted key strategic initiatives under Senior Vice President and Head of Procurement Ron Schnurs leadership. The leadership team was on board from the beginning but he still had to execute his recommendations in an orderly and intentional manner to deliver the results.

Influencing 103

Influencing Procurement supply chain budgeting Strategic sourcing 103

Una

MAY 25, 2023

Managing Procurement Risk with a Group Purchasing Organization Explore how a group purchasing organization can be an effective solution for managing procurement risk and improving overall procurement processes. Feeling like the captain of a sinking ship, you summon the leadership team to your office and ask them what happened.

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Purchasing Risk Management Procurement 96

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.

Supply Chain Efficiency 244

Supply Chain Efficiency Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Procurement 244

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these. Additionally, procurement technology can help organizations improve compliance with regulations and reduce risk.

Supply chain resilience 242

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 242

Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Supply chain training also promotes leadership development , as training prepares team members for strategic roles to facilitate a strong leadership pipeline. Reduced risks : Certified supply chain professionals are trained to anticipate risks, so your business remains resilient even in turbulent times.

Supply Chain Optimization 92

Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 92

Procurement Leaders

MAY 2, 2024

This made sense at the time, but it struck me more recently, while listening to a community Cohort Call on the topic of embedding data risk management into SRM, just how much has changed and how much more complex an environment CPOs are now having to manage. And this is just to manage third-party risk. No mention of innovation.

Supplier relationship management 130

Supplier relationship management Risk management Sustainability Leadership 130

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 19, 2022

Supply chain professionals have never had more tools at their disposal, nor a more prominent stage to engage with their corporate leadership teams on risk mitigation and business continuity planning.

Supply chain resilience 131

Supply chain resilience Supply chain Leadership Supply 131

ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Importance and Strategies: Good procurement sourcing saves money, ensures quality, reduces risk, and allows for innovation. Strategies include cost leadership, managing supplier relationships, diversifying risk, focusing on […] The post What is Procurement Sourcing? appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Sourcing Procurement Leadership Negotiation 130

ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Tens of thousands of companies were anonymously rated on Comparably.com in nearly 20 different workplace metrics, from compensation, diversity, work-life balance, and leadership to career growth and perks and benefits. We are trusted by hundreds of the world’s most admired brands and recognized as a leader by Gartner and other analysts.

Spend management 246

Spend management supply chain software solutions Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

contract negotiation, risk mitigation) gives it the strongest alignment with core procurement practices. 2 Procurement Leaders (World Procurement Congress) Procurement Leaders ranks high due to its strategic focus on procurement leadership and best practices, targeting CPOs and senior executives. Its educational sessions (e.g.,

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Procurement 52

Una

JUNE 19, 2024

EPISODE 170 Understanding Data and Risk in Decision Making with Blake Tablak By Kelly Barner | June 19, 2024 The volume of data available at our fingertips can sometimes create the illusion that any information is accessible, that decision making is improved, and that failure is avoidable.

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Risk Data Freight Audit Spend management 69

Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 22, 2023

The dispute highlights how operating without a contract leaves West Coast ports exposed to local labor disagreements, even if union leadership and port employers have pledged to avoid wide-scale disruption.

Contract 103

Contract Leadership Risk 103

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.

Leadership 130

Leadership Strategic planning Category management Influencing 130

Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This effectiveness often hinges on factors like leadership skills, the ability to leverage technology, and alignment with broader organizational goals. Leadership effectiveness is influenced by the CPO’s ability to manage digital transformation, supplier relationships, and risk management in a fast-evolving procurement landscape.

Leadership 59

Leadership Chief Procurement Officer Influencing Risk management 59

Arkestro

MARCH 20, 2025

I look forward to driving dramatic value together as we continue our mission to help enterprises unlock trapped savings, mitigate supply chain risk and drive operational efficiencies.” “Organizations worldwide are seeking faster ways to optimize sourcing and mitigate risk, yet traditional procurement processes remain a bottleneck.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Leadership 52

Procurement Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

A lot of that will depend on how leadership reacts to the seismic shifts we are currently seeing in technology. This transparency not only mitigates risks but also fosters trust and collaboration with suppliers, paving the way for agile and resilient supply chains. Will we grasp it, or will we fluff it?

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Category management 52

Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The environment, with high inflation, economic uncertainty, and difficult times – it is important to focus on resilience in the supply chain, mitigating cost increases and managing risk and compliance. Being proactive to identify and address risks with regard to human rights and labour.

Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Sustainability Suppliers 246

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. Finally, strong leadership and people management skills are extremely important for procurement professionals.

Procurement 59

Procurement supply chain budgeting Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency 59

Procurement Tactics

APRIL 27, 2023

New strategies, initiatives, risks, improvements, and opportunities are what drive changes in a business. Furthermore, Kotter’s theory emphasizes the importance of leadership and communication in driving change in the business. Encourage risk-taking and the generation of unconventional ideas and activities.

Sustainability 213

Sustainability Procurement Negotiation Strategy 213

Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

It hosts global events, supports startup innovation, and provides thought leadership to procurement professionals seeking digital transformation. Thought Leadership Consistently pushes the conversation forward from autonomous sourcing to orchestration platforms. High-profile speakers (e.g.,

Innovation 52

Innovation Real-time Visibility Sustainability Collaboration 52

Procurement Heads

MARCH 7, 2023

But the key enabler for this transformation process to happen is highly inclusive and diverse leadership teams ready to be called out on biases, challenged on stereotypes and courageous enough to take risks. More importantly we need such leaders here and now, not in a pipeline for future succession. “It

Leadership 246

Leadership Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Import 246

Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Risk reduction. Risk is linked with all the suppliers of an organization it chooses to partner with. Also, there is a risk associated with the economic cost of sustainable procurement disruptions due to non-compliance with industry environmental regulations. . Corporate social responsibility leadership.

Sustainability 188

Sustainability Procurement Cost of ownership Suppliers 188

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 20, 2025

So, it isnt surprising that conflicts, trade wars, and sanctions fuel a disruptive market environment with businesses constantly navigating and pivoting to fast-changing regulations and political risks. Technology reshapes our industry and opens new doors for leadership, innovation, and impact.

Supply chain 52

Supply chain Innovation Leadership Supply 52

Procurement Heads

JULY 12, 2023

You’ve held many different leadership roles in a variety of sectors, what made you decide to experience multiple sectors rather than just focus on one? Within that, about 40% of the team was focused 100% on supplier collaboration and risk.  From a Leadership perspective, it’s really important to focus on getting your enablers right.

Leadership 130

Leadership Risk Suppliers Collaboration 130

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!’

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability Contract Leadership 246

ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

These challenges include stakeholder resistance, lack of clear project objectives, execution roadblocks, poor adoption, and risks to governance. Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success!

Procurement 239

Procurement Change management supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 239

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2025

Storage facilities are essential to countless businesses but also present significant risks. When safety is ingrained from the grassroots, it can transform operations into well-oiled, risk-aware machines. Businesses must invest in tailored safety programs to address their unique operational risks.

Warehouse operations 52

Warehouse operations Risk Leadership Innovation 52

Jaggaer

MARCH 21, 2025

At JAGGAER, we pride our visionary leadership in procurement technology with 30 years of experience, customer satisfaction and analyst validation. By embedding AI-driven automation and decision-making capabilities, JAGGAER One enables procurement teams to accelerate sourcing, improve supplier collaboration, and mitigate risks in real time.

Innovation 52

Innovation Sustainability Leadership Procurement team 52

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

However, leading health systems are changing this by building internal supply chain expertise and leadership and investing in fit for purpose technology to enable supply chain excellence. Establish a supply chain risk and performance assessment, monitoring and mitigation plan. The Path to Supply Chain Excellence.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 219

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 219

ivalua

MARCH 31, 2023

Employees answer questions about different workplace topics such as leadership, team, compensation, perks & benefits, work-life balance, career growth, environment, outlook, etc. The list of award winners is part of Comparably’s Best Places to Work series and includes the overall top-rated companies of 2023 according to their employees.

Leadership 130

Leadership Spend management supply chain software solutions Collaboration 130

Procurement Insights

MARCH 19, 2025

ORO Labs (2025) : Goal : ORO Labs sought to enhance its leadership in procurement orchestration by acquiring ProcureTech, a digital accelerator tied to the ProcureTech 100a curated list of top procurement tech innovators. Context : The ProcureTech market in 2025 is fragmented, with players like SAP Ariba, Coupa, and emerging AI firms (e.g.,

Innovation 52

Innovation Leadership Networking Strategy 52

Procurement Leaders

MARCH 6, 2023

“The last couple of years have really shown businesses the value of procurement – and not just as a purchasing function/PO function, but the strategy of procurement and the value we bring in managing risk,” said Nestlé CPO Patricia Stroup. They are part of the leadership teams and they report to the individual presidents.

supply chain budgeting 189

supply chain budgeting Suppliers Risk Procurement 189

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Under Sherkin’s leadership, ProPurchaser tracks commodity cost drivers affecting suppliers’ production costs, providing members with timely alerts to support informed negotiations. Under his leadership, Cloudia was acquired by Mercell Holding ASA, a Norwegian e-procurement company, in June 2021.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52