Category: procurement
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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…
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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…