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Why are soft skills so important within supply chain management?
- 29 Oct 2019
We explore what soft skills are required to work in the supply chain profession and why they are so important.
What is it like to work as a commercial manager at the Ministry of Justice?
- 24 Oct 2019
Shauna Grant at the Ministry of Justice shares her insider insight into the organisation’s culture and commercial manager roles it’s recruiting for.
How to secure a more senior supply chain role
- 27 Aug 2019
We explore five key ways in which you can impress the hiring manager and secure a more senior position in supply chain management.
Job description: Buyer
- 31 Jul 2019
Buyers research, evaluate and purchase merchandise such as clothing, electronic goods, food etc. to resell to customers at retail or wholesale companies.
How to Minimise Supply Chain Risks
- 24 Jul 2019
We explore how you can minimise the potential risks in your supply chain.
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Why you should consider a career in procurement and supply management
- 4 Jul 2019
Procurement and supply management professionals are increasingly being turned to by businesses to deliver growth and improve margins. As a profession, it is starting to get recognition as a major contributor to company growth, opening up great career opportunities to industry professionals. So, how can a career in procurement or supply management benefit you?
The importance of lifelong learning for procurement professionals
- 11 Jun 2019
How do you feel about learning? Do you know all there is to know about your profession or do you think there’s always room for something new?
How to gain a career in procurement and supply management
- 29 May 2019
If you’re looking for a career which is varied, intellectually challenging and financially rewarding, procurement is a very good choice.
How is machine learning affecting procurement?
- 14 May 2019
AI, machine learning, big data... they're all buzzwords in the world of procurement. But how are they really affecting the profession?
Job description: Procurement manager
- 10 Apr 2019
A key role in any procurement department, we explore the responsibilities, salary expectations and skills of a procurement manager.
How to write a compelling cover letter for your procurement CV
- 21 Mar 2018
Laura Slingo at TopCV shares advice on how to write a compelling cover letter that complements your procurement CV.
How to market yourself through your procurement CV
- 29 Jan 2018
Laura Sullivan at TopCV, the largest CV-writing service in the world, shares her advice on how to ensure your procurement CV captures the attention of your dream employer.
National Grid: What is it like to work in the global procurement team?
- 9 Oct 2017
Nicola Rigby White, senior global category manager for IS, National Grid, tells us about what it’s like to work in the global procurement team
Women in procurement: Fabienne Lesbros, Co-op
- 7 Mar 2017
Ahead of International Women's Day, Louise Gapp at Cedar interviews Fabienne Lesbros, chief procurement officer at the Co-op, about her career path
Procurement Director Interview: Stuart Snow, L’Oréal
- 30 Sep 2016
This week's Procurement Director interview is with Stuart Snow, L’Oréal
Procurement Director Interview: Sharon Cuff, Highways England
- 29 Sep 2016
Sharon Cuff, Procurement Director at Highways England discusses her career to date with CIPS Procurement & Supply Jobs
Head of Procurement Profile: Janette Evans-Turner, Zurich
- 29 Sep 2016
Check out our Head of Procurement Profile interview with Janette Evans-Turner, Head of Procurement, UK and Isle of Man, Zurich
Profile: Paul Clutton, Head of Procurement for Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants
- 7 Sep 2016
Paul Clutton is Head of Procurement for Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants
The importance of soft skills in hard times – part two
- 3 Mar 2014
In part one of The importance of soft skills in hard times, we talked about some soft skills it can be worth mentioning in your job applications. In Part Two we focus on skills that are often less well thought of but are just as important.
The importance of soft skills in hard times – part one
- 24 Feb 2014
See the first half of our top 10 soft skills that employers like to see when evaluating candidates, whether this is in the CV stage or interview process.
