Latest blogs about the procurement industry, including procurement policies and procedures, strategy and consultancy.
The UK and global supply chains are part of a dynamic, constantly evolving market, which presents a difficult task for any organisation’s procurement team.
By Steve Rowland on 1 August 2022
With the UK’s supply chain changing drastically post Brexit, there has never been a more valuable time for an organisation to have a strong procurement leader within their team.
By Steve Rowland on 18 July 2022
Procurement has become an increasingly complex function that tests an organisation’s understanding of the rules and how to work within governmental guidelines to better manage this essential service.
By Steve Rowland on 13 July 2022
Procurement Consultant, Cheryl Choong, has a wide experience across both private and public sector organisations. Here, she shares her top tips on how to tackle the common challenges and approach the opportunities that may come your way.
By Cheryl Choong on 21 June 2022
For local authorities operating in deprived areas, there is urgent need for investment in major projects to expand infrastructure, improve connectivity, and create the jobs and homes needed to boost the local economy. We investigate the Levelling Up Fund – a pot of £4.8 billion which has been set aside by the Government to fund investment in so-called ‘high-value local infrastructure’ and how procurement can help to drive this agenda.
By Steve Rowland on 8 February 2022
Procurement management is the process used to ensure that everything is taken care of, from ordering to fulfilment. In this guide we take a closer look at just what procurement management is, the process, how to automate procurement management and its general importance.
By Steve Rowland on 25 November 2021
As sustainability becomes increasingly important to procurement professionals, this guide offers a deeper dive into the topic; why it is important, its benefits and some of the best practices associated with sustainable procurement.
By Steve Rowland on 18 November 2021
Procurement professionals understand that managing risk is part of the role. In this guide, we take a closer look at managing procurement risks, what some of the more common procurement risks look like and how to manage these risks.
By Steve Rowland on 16 November 2021
What does procurement in business look like? In this guide we take a look at the differences between direct and indirect procurement, how procurement and purchasing are so different, a brief overview of procurement law, what ethical procurement means and understanding what sustainable procurement looks like.
By Jane Shortall on 12 November 2021
Sustainable sourcing is increasingly on the agenda for many organisations and those that are seeking to improve their environmental and ethical credentials are looking to procurement as a key enabler of the change required to make a difference.
By Steve Rowland on 7 November 2021
When it comes to procurement strategies, there are many different ways to get goods and services for the costs and benefits that a public sector organisation is looking for. In this guide, we take a closer look at what a public sector procurement framework is, how they work, their advantages and disadvantages.
By Jane Shortall on 5 November 2021
Our guides to the procurement cycle outlines the steps that buyers should take throughout their time in the procurement phase. It will help to give you a greater understanding of the importance of contracts with suppliers, terms and conditions as well as keeping all the documents in a centralised location for supplier relationship management purposes.
By Steve Rowland on 19 October 2021
