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

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If Microsoft’s Nadella Statement That SaaS is Dead, What Does It Mean For These Top SaaS Providers?

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s assertion that “SaaS is dead” reflects a strategic shift towards AI-driven, integrated platforms that transcend traditional Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) models. Below is a curated list of notable ProcureTech SaaS companies. What does Nadella’s SaaS death statement mean to them?

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Mastering the art of Supplier Negotiation: Tips and Techniques

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Supplier negotiation is the most critical skill in the world of procurement. Effective supplier negotiations do not limit to the best price but a mutually beneficial agreement from both the parties that can have a profound impact on the company. The following are common types of negotiation in procurement: 1.

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Speed, Collaboration and Innovation – Key Words for the New Procurement Decade

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For the vast majority of organisations, suppliers must play their part when it comes to agile business and speed to market. Retail and tech expert Greg Petro says that, “ while the supply chain moves at a snail’s pace, the consumer is moving at the speed of light… the “see now, buy now” economy is here to stay”.

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3 Key Steps to Increase Operational Efficiency in Procurement

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Typically, the value that a procurement professional contributes to a business can usually be measured either in: Hard cost savings, or; Other, less tangible but equally important forms of value: Cost avoidance. Supplier innovation. Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. Contract lifecycle management.

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The Evolving Role of Strategic Leadership in Procurement – Part 2: What are COOs and supply chain managers up to and how can procurement add value?

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In the first we looked at what supply chain managers can manage and influence , and what they can’t, and what action they should take. In the second half of our recent webinar Iain Prince, Operational Transformation & Supply Chain Partner at KPMG, asked a series of provocative rhetorical questions.

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Purchasing problems: 10 common challenges every purchasing manager faces

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Although this is still an important part of their job, strictly working with low-cost suppliers isn’t always the best way to manage spending. Companies that adapt to supply chain volatility can swim against the tide. . With the current state of supply chains, purchasing managers need transparent market and supplier intelligence.