More than a thousand procurement and supply professionals came from far and wide to the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2018, on 12 September at Grosvenor House on London’s Park Lane.
Host comedian Russell Kane hailed buyers as the “unsung heroes” of organisations. CIPS group director and chair of judges Cath Hill (pictured on stage) congratulated all finalists on the high quality of their work and the difference they are making.
You can read more about the winners here.
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The full list of winners:
Overall Winner, and
Best Contribution to Corporate Responsibility
Northumbrian Water Group (see case study / and CSR top tips)
Best Contribution to the Reputation of the Profession
Barkers
Best Cross-Functional Teamwork Project
Ministry of Justice
Best People Development Initiative
Cabinet Office - Government Commercial Function
Best Process Improvement Initiative
United Utilities
Best Procurement Consultancy Project
Jaguar Land Rover
Best Procurement Diversity Initiative
Intel
Best Public Procurement Project
Cornwall Council
Best Supplier Relationship Management
British Steel and Heraeus Electro-Nite (See Case study)
Best Third Sector/Not-for-Profit Procurement Project
Together for Sustainability
International Procurement Project
NHS Arden & GEM with NHS England (See Case study)
Most Improved Procurement Operation – Start Up
A14 Integrated Delivery Team
Most Improved Procurement Operation – Step Change
Virgin Atlantic
Most Innovative Use of Technology
CBRE GWS
CIPS Young Procurement and Supply Professional of the Year
Karen Moorhouse MCIPS – City of London Corporation
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