Procurement Best Practice

How Co-op’s inclusion programme sparked new conversations with its supply chain

11 February 2025

Co-op's Endless Inclusion Hub has transformed supplier relationships and fostered meaningful dialogue around diversity and inclusion.

“I don’t look and sound like many other leaders, but that’s what makes me different” 

19 September 2024

CIPS’ 2024 Leader of the Year Jacqui Rock reflects on her unique leadership style; how procurement must use the language of executive boards; and the “enormous” pressures on the NHS.

Scratch Procurement: Nicolas Rochat of Mover

31 August 2024

Nicolas Rochat, CEO of plastic-free sportswear brand Mover shares how opting for sustainable practices can open your brand to a whole new market of green consumers.

Driving sustainability: how procurement can transform supply chains

25 July 2024

Procurement can drive sustainability in the supply chain by demanding more of its partners, says Heathrow Airport CPO Paul Doherty.

Winners unveiled: CIPS MENA Excellence in Procurement Awards 2024 

23 May 2024

SABIC, Sulaiman Abdullah of the Federal Tax Authority and Marsel Khanane of Tashas Group are among the top winners at this year's CIPS MENA Excellence in Procurement Awards.

'Be ready to adapt': DHL lessons for success

10 May 2024

How do you build and then maintain a world-class procurement team? Anna Spinelli, CPO of DHL, shared her tips for team upskilling on the CIPS Futures podcast.

How to take a procurement function to the next level 

2 May 2024

Procurement doesn’t just provide savings, says Geoff Hopper from Orchard Hill – it can improve learning outcomes for pupils.

How to structure a global procurement team

2 May 2024

Building a global procurement team? This is what you need to know, according to conversations on CIPS Connect.

Mars Wrigley: Procurement’s role in combating climate change

9 April 2024

Procurement is on the frontline of driving sustainability at Mars Wrigley, chief procurement and sustainability officer Amanda Davies told us in a recent CIPS Futures podcast.

Top tips for entering the CIPS Excellence Awards 2025

21 February 2025

With the CIPS Excellence Awards now open for entries, CIPS head of content and awards judge, Emma Scott MCIPS, shares her top tips for entrants.

How Ukraine’s largest airport is preparing for the future

5 March 2024

The team at Ukraine’s largest international airport, Boryspil, improved its procurement processes and gained CIPS Primary Award certification, preparing it for future opportunities.

How Pfizer diversified its supply chain

26 February 2024

Pfizer set out to dramatically increase its spend with diverse suppliers – but first it needed to identify them.

Digital transformation streamlined our procurement function and saved millions

29 January 2024

Digital transformation led Retal Urban Development’s procurement team on the path to efficiency, delivering a 25% uptick in company profit.

How Innocent shook up its supply chain 

12 January 2024 

Innocent’s game-changing overhaul of its supply chain saw the 25-year-old drinks company bring 80% of its production in-house, build its own sustainable factory and pioneer fully electric trucks.

“It's urgent!” How to handle last-minute requests

5 January 2024

Three procurement professionals share experiences handling urgent requests, tight deadlines and poor time management in the supply chain.

Procurement as a force for regeneration: lessons from a green pioneer

18 December 2024

Procurement can be a catalyst for environmental change if it embraces a creative mindset and pursues a regenerative business model, says Juliet Davenport.

How to identify unethical behaviours and practices

12 October 2024

Unethical conduct carries grave consequences. Procurement professionals must be prepared – and able – to spot the warning signs.

“Clear communication empowers your team” – Lessons in leadership

17 October 2024

CIPS 2024 ANZ Leader of the Year Tod Cooper FCIPS reveals how to create a high performance team culture and reflects on an inspiring project to tackle social inequities faced by New Zealand’s Māori population.

How top procurement teams are tackling skills shortages

Talented people can build great careers in procurement and supply, yet the profession is struggling with an ongoing skills shortage. Read on for some recommended ways to find and keep your best people

Be a businessperson – not a procurement person

To become true strategic enablers, procurement professionals need business acumen to drive real change and wider business success.