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How to ask for a promotion
- 7 Oct 2022
Follow these top tips to ask for a job promotion as a procurement and supply chain management professional.
Job description: Supply chain administrator
- 12 Mar 2020
We outline some of the key duties and personal attributes desired of supply chain administrators.
Job description: Category manager
- 12 Feb 2020
In this article, we explore the key responsibilities, skills and personal qualities of a category manager as well as salary expectations.
How to secure a more senior procurement role
- 30 Jan 2020
When looking to move into a more senior procurement position, the key to success is to emphasise your accomplishments in your previous or current roles.
Six signs it’s time to move on from your current role
- 8 Jan 2020
Need a new challenge or exciting career shift? It might be time for you to start looking for a new job. We outline six signs it could be time for you to start job hunting.
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How to attract and retain the best procurement talent
- 23 Dec 2019
In this article, we explore techniques to help you amplify your employer brand to attract and then retain the best procurement talent.
What roles are available in procurement and supply chain?
- 16 Dec 2019
In this article we will explore some of the key roles within procurement and supply chain management.
What is it like to be a procurement expert at PA Consulting?
- 5 Dec 2019
Insider insight from Cady Allen, principal consultant at PA Consulting, about what it’s like to work there and the procurement job opportunities available.
Why is employer branding important when recruiting procurement talent?
- 27 Nov 2019
Employer branding is essential when it comes to improving your recruitment strategy and staying ahead of the competition. We explore why now is the best time to invest.
How to become a chief procurement officer (CPO)
- 14 Nov 2019
CPO is an important role in any business. For many in the profession, it is the pinnacle of their ambition to become CPO, so we take a look at what you need to do to get there.
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.
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.
