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Here’s a comprehensive list of the top 100 skills that a Procurement Manager should master

Procurement Templates

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What About Procurement Objectives?

Procurement Templates

It’s been a very long time since I’ve had to consider about procurement objectives. Here are some typical procurement objectives that every procurement professional should consider. Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure long-term business value.

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Tariffs and Procurement (Part 3): Tech capabilities for proper tariff management

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In part 1 of this mini series on tariffs we looked in more detail at what we mean by tariffs and in part 2 we talked about a Procurement action plan. In part 3 we look at the tech that can support Procurement in tariff management. Design-for-Supply part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4.

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Tariffs and Procurement (Part 2): Tariff management and building an action plan

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Tariff management is a strategic subset of direct materials management and sourcing that involves navigating and optimizing the complex costs and regulatory implications of importing materials and goods across borders. This article explains how this affects Procurement. This content is for members only.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Stakeholder management in procurement digital transformation: Why, what, how?

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Why stakeholder management matters in procurement digital transformation Stakeholder management is the foundation of any successful procurement digital transformation initiative. largely control procurements level of influence. However, the reality is that stakeholders, including budget owners, business units, etc.,

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The modern Procurement Training landscape

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Ongoing training is important for procurement teams to keep up with the constantly evolving and advancing procurement tech and services landscape, specifically in niche areas such as category management, supplier management, negotiation and strategic sourcing and in the broader areas of change management and leadership.

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How Hellenic Bank Transformed Its Indirect Procurement Operations With GEP Software

Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? The paper highlights real-world examples and use cases that demonstrate generative AI's transformative effects on operational efficiency, risk management, and cost reduction.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions.

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The Transformative Role of Supply-Chain Leaders in Today’s Business

With disruptions looming, procurement and supply chain managers are stepping up their game. This new report from The Economist and GEP explores how procurement and supply chain professionals are responding to shifting business dynamics. No wonder, resilience is a top priority today. And guess what?

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2023 Report

What are the risks for procurement in 2023? Read the GEP Spend Category Outlook 2023 report now to build successful spend management strategies across 22 indirect & direct categories. What should leaders do to deliver value amid uncertainties?

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. 2025 will feel familiar, in some regards.

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

For global manufacturers, managing direct and indirect material spend can get very complicated very quickly. Multiple legacy systems prevent procurement from standardizing processes and tracking what they’re spending with each supplier.

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How a Global CPG Leader Optimized $500M of Direct Materials Spend and Exceeded Savings Goal

A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. This is essential reading for all procurement and supply chain leaders.