Category: Perceptions of procurement
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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For too long, many procurement and supply chain professionals have found themselves labouring under the weight of outdated stereotypes.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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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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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,……