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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.…
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Remember when we joked about tariffs? Yeah… good times.
Navigating the New Tariff Landscape: What You Need to Know Recently, the world of tariffs has taken a serious turn, echoing the days when we could afford to laugh about them. Unfortunately, the comic relief has faded, leaving us entrenched in a mountain of spreadsheets and a fresh maze of duty codes. Key Changes Over…
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Asia’s top finance officials name their biggest fears
Asia’s Leading Financial Officials Share Their Greatest Concerns
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Vatican says ‘amoral’ financial system needs infusion of ethics, more regulation
Vatican Calls for Ethical Reform and Increased Regulation in ‘Amoral’ Financial System
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Contract Compliance Risk Calculator
Contract Compliance Risk Assessment Tool