Author: CIPS Career Success
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What kind of employee do procurement leaders want?
Here are four areas where you can stand out as you look for a new opportunity. According to the CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2025, in partnership with Hays, a large proportion of procurement and supply professionals around the world expect to move to a new employer within the next 12 months. Globally, 40%……
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The critical skills you need to futureproof your procurement career
As the procurement and supply profession races to adapt to global economic and political instability coupled with rapid technological change, employers have a clear top priority as they hunt for new hires: a diverse range of skills. And according to the findings of the 2025 CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide, in partnership with Hays,……
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Five ways MCIPS makes a difference to you and your future
It’s an exciting time to be a procurement professional, so why not invest in yourself and achieve MCIPS? According to the CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2025, in partnership with Hays, there are significant MCIPS advantages in all regions. 1. Boost your earnings The guide data shows that procurement professionals with the MCIPS designation……
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Across all regions, procurement is seen as a force for social good
Of all the trends in procurement today, there’s one that’s particularly heartening: the profession is increasingly a highly valued function that can make a huge impact on the outcome of any organisation. Data from the CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2025, in partnership with Hays, shows that procurement professionals themselves want to add value……
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This is how leaders and directors see procurement – and what they can do to advance further
According to the latest guide, leaders and directors in procurement (those at “influencing” level) need refined leadership skills and want to work in organisations that prioritise procurement. Continue Reading This is how leaders and directors see procurement – and what they can do to advance further
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This is how senior procurement managers see the profession – and what they can do to get ahead
According to the latest guide, procurement professionals at “leading” level need a mix of technical and soft skills to thrive, enjoy high bonus entitlement, and can earn more if they hold the MCIPS designation. Continue Reading This is how senior procurement managers see the profession – and what they can do to get ahead
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This is how managerial-level procurement professionals see procurement – and what they can do to get ahead
According to the latest guide, managerial procurement professionals (those at “managing” level) are in demand, have a high bonus entitlement, and need both negotiation and supplier management skills to thrive. Continue Reading This is how managerial-level procurement professionals see procurement – and what they can do to get ahead
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This is how entry-level professionals see procurement – and what they can do to get ahead
According to the latest guide, entry-level procurement professionals (those at “delivering” level) need a specific combination of skills to get ahead – and want leaders they can trust. Continue Reading This is how entry-level professionals see procurement – and what they can do to get ahead
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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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In a talent crunch, you’ll need these five skills
Employers recruiting for procurement and supply professionals face a real and intensifying talent challenge. 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 and……