Author: CIPS Career Success
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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For too long, many procurement and supply chain professionals have found themselves labouring under the weight of outdated stereotypes.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,……
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Skills agenda: How to futureproof your career
Procurement and supply is a highly skilled profession that requires a robust and diverse skillset. A commitment to ongoing technical and personal skills development is therefore essential to succeed as a procurement and supply professional. It is also necessary to futureproof your career. The CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2025, in partnership with Hays,……
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The MCIPS advantage: Get ahead in your career
Having MCIPS status enables procurement and supply professionals to get ahead today while futureproofing their careers for tomorrow. According to the CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2025, in partnership with Hays, MCIPS are likely to out-earn their non-MCIPS peers. They are also more sought after by employers. Around the world, professionals with MCIPS earn significantly……
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Perceptions of procurement: Showcase your role as a value creator
The procurement and supply profession plays a critical role in driving organisational success. It enables organisations to acquire high-quality goods and services while managing costs and supply chain risks. In today’s uncertain and volatile business environment, that role is more important than ever, boosting both the visibility and the influence of the profession. Within organisations,……
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Sub-Saharan Africa
Procurement and supply professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa earn more with MCIPS, which is sought-after by employers. Key findings Salaries The average salary for a procurement and supply professional in Sub-Saharan Africa is $39,723, slightly down from $40,764 in 2024. Stagnating salaries are likely to reflect the broader economic picture in the region, with issues including……