Author: chris
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Seven leadership traits to master if you’re a procurement leader
The role of procurement is changing, and so are the skills required to be an effective procurement leader or CPO (chief procurement officer). Read on for seven leadership traits to master if you’re a procurement leader. New demands and pressures come from all angles, and procurement leaders are having to adapt quickly to stay relevant.……
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The talent challenge: Finding and developing procurement and supply superstars
Procurement and supply is a profession on the up. Almost two-thirds (65%) of UK respondents to the CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2024, in partnership with Hays, say that the perception of procurement within their organisation has improved over the last year (vs 63% in 2023). For many, a career in procurement and supply……
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The CPO of 2030: the multi-faceted leader
By 2030, a whole new set of procurement and supply professionals may occupy leadership positions in the profession, including the coveted chief procurement officer (CPO) roles. How do you position yourself for these roles now? What are the key skills and behaviours that will be required? What kind of procurement and supply professional do you……
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Driving equality, diversity and inclusion: time to make this a priority
According to the CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2024, in partnership with Hays, procurement and supply is a profession where people from under-represented groups really can thrive. Most respondents to our survey (across each region) agree that their organisation performs strongly for both diversity and inclusion. But there’s no room for complacency. With employers……
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Future skills: developing all-round procurement and supply professionals
Procurement and supply is a dynamic profession. Over the last 10 years of the CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2024, in partnership with Hays, we have seen how successful procurement and supply professionals commit to both technical and professional development. This commitment to career-long learning is often an individual’s competitive edge in the workplace. ……
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In a talent crunch, you’ll need these five skills
Employers recruiting for procurement and supply professionals face a real and intensifying talent challenge. Latest findings from the CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2024, in partnership with Hays, show a persistent struggle for talent and skills and, with that, a growing demand for MCIPS and procurement and supply qualifications. This environment is both daunting……
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UK In keeping with the global trends reported in this year’s survey, we see a continued pattern in the UK of procurement and supply professionals earning more with MCIPS and seeing salary as a main driving factor for changing jobs. Further details on the trends in this region are outlined below. Sub-Saharan Africa Sub-Saharan Africa……