Category: procurement
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Why do companies change their Procurement Structure every like 4 years?
The Ever-Changing Landscape of Procurement Structures: What’s Behind the Constant Shifts? Having navigated the procurement departments of three major multinational companies and currently on the hunt for a new opportunity, I’ve noticed an intriguing trend. While seeking references from my previous employers, I observed a consistent pattern of structural overhauls within their procurement functions. It’s…
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Should I be worried?
Navigating Economic Uncertainty: What Do Recent Changes Mean for Job Security? In today’s ever-evolving economic landscape, adapting to sudden shifts has become an integral part of navigating one’s career. As someone who has spent over seven years in the procurement sector, I recently transitioned into a new role as a planner. However, recent developments have…
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Hope this makes vendor follow-ups one less thing to worry about
Streamlining Vendor Communication: Discover Our Innovative Procurement Tool In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficient vendor management can be a significant challenge for procurement teams. One common issue is the excessive time and effort spent on following up with vendors, tracking email communications, and manually updating spreadsheets. To address these challenges, we’re excited to introduce a…
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I started a procurement mastermind at work. Thinking about bringing it out into the wild.
Introducing a Strategic Procurement Mastermind: Elevating the Industry Beyond the Office Walls In my corporate role focused on managing co-manufacturers and sourcing strategies, I embarked on an initiative that began as a modest effort but has flourished into a significant part of my professional journey: an internal procurement mastermind. Originally designed to provide a strategic…
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I think I’m done…
Considering a Career Shift: Reflections from Over a Decade in Procurement After dedicating more than ten years to the procurement field, I’ve reached a point where I find myself contemplating a major career shift. This decision hasn’t come lightly, but my current job situation has made it increasingly difficult to enjoy an industry I once…
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I’m suddenly getting a lot of job offers. Scared to take them up in case I’m taking someone’s seat on a crashing ship. Should I stay at my current job?
Navigating Career Decisions: Should I Embrace New Opportunities or Stay Put? In recent weeks, I’ve found myself in a favorable, albeit perplexing, position with an influx of intriguing job offers. As someone with seven years of professional experience—split between global supply chain and logistics, and strategic sourcing, primarily focusing on software contract renegotiations—the chance to…
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Landed my first buyer job
Embarking on My Procurement Journey: Seeking Tips for a Successful Career After earning my bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, I’ve recently embarked on my professional journey as a procurement agent, having started about a month ago. As I step into the vibrant and ever-evolving world of procurement, I’m eager to learn and seek advice…
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Is Procurement Always Stressful?
Navigating the Stress of Procurement: Is It Always High-Pressure? As a recent university graduate at 21, I embarked on a new journey into the world of procurement. My first foray was an internship last summer, where I immersed myself in a dynamic and demanding environment, managing supplier outreach, onboarding processes, RFPs/RFQs, and conducting market research…
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Procurement Memes
Lightening the Mood: A Splash of Humor in Procurement Welcome everyone, Today, let’s delve into something a bit more light-hearted yet relatable for many of us in the procurement sector—humor! Our Center of Excellence (CoE) team has been tasked with injecting some fun into our routine, and what better way to do that than through…
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😂 Suppliers after the 25% tariffs kicked in – anyone relate?
Navigating the Chaos: How the 25% Tariffs are Impacting Suppliers If you’re involved in the world of trade and supply chains, you’ve likely experienced the whirlwind effects of the new 25% import tariffs. For many, these changes are reminiscent of the amusing yet existential crises depicted in the famous Rick and Morty butter robot meme.…