Category: procurement
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Experience with negotiating discount for early renewal
Early Renewal Negotiation: Securing Better Deals with Strategic Planning At our company, it’s been a long-standing practice to wait for vendors to submit their renewal quotes before we start negotiating. However, I believe we can implement a more strategic approach that not only saves money but also strengthens our vendor relationships. I propose we initiate…
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Is it really hard to land a job now?
Navigating the Job Market: My Experiences and Insights As a newcomer to the United States, I’m just beginning my journey into the realm of procurement and supply chain opportunities. It’s been about two weeks since I embarked on my job search, and I’ve noticed that securing an in-person interview isn’t as straightforward as I had…
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Job description are they insane?
Are Job Descriptions Becoming Unrealistic? A Real-Life Experience In the ever-evolving job market, it’s not uncommon to stumble upon job requirements that seem a bit ambitious, if not downright daunting. I recently encountered a prime example during my application for a parts manager role. After successfully navigating the initial interview stages, I was taken aback…
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Can you be successful as a Procurement Freelancer?
Navigating the Path to Success as a Freelance Procurement Specialist In today’s dynamic work environment, many professionals are reconsidering traditional employment models and looking towards freelancing as a viable career path. However, the journey is not always straightforward, as evidenced by those of us who have ventured from corporate roles into the freelance space. After…
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For People that make 80k+, What’s your resume look like?
Exploring Successful Resumes: Insights from Professionals Earning $80k+ Are you curious about what makes a resume stand out in the job market, especially for those earning $80,000 or more annually? You’re not alone. Many professionals are keen to understand the common factors that contribute to securing high-paying roles, and examining the resumes of those who…
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Why are UK procurement salaries so low?
Analyzing the Disparity in UK Procurement Salaries In recent discussions surrounding industry salaries in the UK, a pressing question has emerged: Why do procurement positions seem to offer relatively lower compensation compared to other professional fields? According to the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) projection for 2024, the average salary in procurement stands…
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Who else is stuck doing repetitive RFQs manually — email checking, replying, and googling for prices?
Streamlining the RFQ Process: Are You Still Doing It Manually? In the fast-paced world of business, efficiency is key. Yet, many teams, including ours, find themselves bogged down by the repetitive cycle of managing Request for Quotations (RFQs). If you’re involved in such tasks, you know the drill all too well: checking countless emails, scouring…
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🇺🇸 Tariffocalypse 2.0: Trump’s back, China’s pissed, and we’re stuck in the middle (again)
Trade Wars Reignite: Navigating the Economic Impact of Renewed US-China Tensions In a surprising turn of events, the global trade landscape has been shaken once again as the United States and China find themselves at odds. With the return of former President Trump to the political stage, economic tensions are intensifying, leaving businesses and consumers…
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My company doesn’t want pay for extra licenses for market intelligence tools, so I built my own tool and shared it with my team. They love it, only catch they don’t know I built it 🙂
Building Innovative Market Research Tools: A Personal Success Story In the fast-evolving world of IT procurement within the healthcare industry, accessing comprehensive market intelligence is crucial. However, the cost of enterprise-level market research solutions, such as those offered by Gartner, ECRI, and CB Insights, can be prohibitively high. Facing this challenge, I took a unique…
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Got annoyed with what’s out there so I’ve made a resource site to help others
Introducing Procurement Tools: A Free Resource Hub for Buyers Navigating the digital landscape for reliable procurement templates and tools can be daunting. Many online resources are locked behind paywalls or require tedious sign-ups, making the search for simple solutions frustrating and time-consuming. Driven by this challenge, I set out to create a resource site that…