Author: CIPS Career Success
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What to do (and what not to do) when you’re looking for a new procurement role
Moving roles in procurement is a big step. Whether you are chasing a promotion, looking to specialise or moving into a different sector, the choices you make during the job search will shape how you are seen in a competitive market. And the strongest procurement candidates are those who present themselves as commercial, credible and……
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What comes next after MCIPS?
Achieving MCIPS is the start of the next stage of your journey through your procurement and supply career. It confirms that you’ve put in the work and you’re an expert in the room, and comes with a major earnings boost: according to the 2025 CIPS Salary Survey, in partnership with Hays, MCIPS professionals earn on……
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What role do digital skills play in today’s procurement job market?
The CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2025, in partnership with Hays, has revealed that on a global basis, more than half of those responsible for hiring procurement professionals have struggled to find the skilled talent they need in the last year. At the same time, more than a third of procurement employees worldwide expect……
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What can leaders do to enhance perceptions of procurement?
Procurement is no longer simply about securing the best price. In today’s volatile environment, it shapes resilience, drives sustainability, and builds trust with stakeholders. Yet perceptions of the profession often lag behind its true impact. Leaders in procurement have both a responsibility and an opportunity to change that narrative. By demonstrating strategic leadership, investing in……
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Three procurement myths busted, from racing to the bottom to playing second fiddle
For too long, many procurement and supply chain professionals have found themselves labouring under the weight of outdated stereotypes. Procurement teams, they hear, are perceived as the cost-cutters, the inconvenient gatekeepers, the ones that are only invited in after the real decisions have been made. But the evidence tells a different story: perceptions of procurement……
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Five ways procurement can be a force for good
The CIPS Salary Guide Survey 2025, in partnership with Hays, paints a strikingly positive picture of how perceptions of procurement are changing. According to the survey data, gathered from nearly 6,000 procurement and supply professionals around the world, it’s clear that the profession is gaining in status – and crucially, that its role in the……
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How MCIPS can benefit your career – whatever level you’re at
There are a lot of ways to get ahead in procurement. You can develop your technical and negotiation skills. You can network internally and build your profile. You can provide real-life examples of the impact that effective procurement is making. But there’s something else that can make a huge impact: MCIPS designation. In a highly……
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Global trends
Around the world, procurement and supply continues to be a highly paid career. The profession is valued and procurement and supply expertise is in high demand. Key findings The CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2025 highlights that procurement and supply continues to be a highly respected and well remunerated profession globally. Across the world,……