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  • Orbis montage

    Do procurement differently, grow your career and learn

    • 29 Jun 2023
    • Jennifer Jackson

    We spoke to Emma Law, head of strategy and resources at Orbis Procurement, for her insight into the team culture, local government job opportunities and top tips for your job application

  • Justin Brochocki

    Relocating to New Zealand? Here’s how it could fast-track your career

    • 22 Mar 2023
    • Jennifer Jackson

    We spoke to Justin Brochocki about why he relocated to New Zealand and what opportunities could be waiting for you right now.

  • Q&A: Procuring a new career with renewable energy giant Drax

    • 21 Feb 2023
    • Séan Thurgood

    We spoke to Caroline Levitt at Drax about what it’s like to work there, exciting upcoming projects, and the plethora of career opportunities.

  • Job description: Supply chain administrator

    • 12 Mar 2020
    • CIPS Procurement & Supply Jobs

    We outline some of the key duties and personal attributes desired of supply chain administrators.

  • Job description: Category manager

    • 12 Feb 2020
    • CIPS Procurement & Supply Jobs

    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
    • CIPS Procurement & Supply Jobs

    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
    • CIPS Procurement & Supply Jobs

    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.

  • What roles are available in procurement and supply chain?

    • 16 Dec 2019
    • CIPS Procurement & Supply Jobs

    In this article we will explore some of the key roles within procurement and supply chain management.

  • Cady Allen

    What is it like to be a procurement expert at PA Consulting?

    • 5 Dec 2019
    • Jennifer Jackson

    Insider insight from Cady Allen, principal consultant at PA Consulting, about what it’s like to work there and the procurement job opportunities available.

  • How to become a chief procurement officer (CPO)

    • 14 Nov 2019
    • CIPS Procurement & Supply Jobs

    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
    • CIPS Procurement & Supply Jobs

    We explore what soft skills are required to work in the supply chain profession and why they are so important.

  • MoJ logo

    What is it like to work as a commercial manager at the Ministry of Justice?

    • 24 Oct 2019
    • Jennifer Jackson

    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
    • CIPS Procurement & Supply Jobs

    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
    • CIPS Procurement & Supply Jobs

    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
    • Rosie Henshall

    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
    • CIPS Procurement & Supply Jobs

    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
    • CIPS Procurement & Supply Jobs

    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
    • CIPS Procurement & Supply Jobs

    If you’re looking for a career which is varied, intellectually challenging and financially rewarding, procurement is a very good choice.

  • Job description: Procurement manager

    • 10 Apr 2019
    • CIPS Procurement & Supply Jobs

    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
    • TopCV

    Laura Slingo at TopCV shares advice on how to write a compelling cover letter that complements your procurement CV.