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The rise of social enterprise and social procurement

03 October 2024

Working with social enterprises can fast-track supplier diversity, social value and innovation – this is how to reap the benefits, according to Andy Daly, head of corporate partnerships at Social Enterprise UK.

Working with social enterprises can fast-track supplier diversity, social value and innovation – this is how to reap the benefits, according to Andy Daly, head of corporate partnerships at Social Enterprise UK.

FCIPS: Fellowship inspired me to mentor young people

02 October 2024

Gus de Silva, head of procurement at West Northamptonshire Council, on how fellowship has helped him influence the future of procurement.

Gus de Silva, head of procurement at West Northamptonshire Council, on how fellowship has helped him influence the future of procurement.

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How to identify unethical behaviours and practices

02 October 2024

Unethical conduct carries grave consequences. Procurement professionals must be prepared – and able – to spot the warning signs.

Unethical conduct carries grave consequences. Procurement professionals must be prepared – and able – to spot the warning signs.

Rising star Darren Yang: Treat every job as your last

02 October 2024

Darren Yang is a supply chain contracts and procurement lead at Shell who has climbed the ranks and established himself as a true rising star.

Darren Yang is a supply chain contracts and procurement lead at Shell who has climbed the ranks and established himself as a true rising star.

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“I don’t look and sound like many other leaders, but that’s what makes me different”

19 September 2024

CIPS’ 2024 Leader of the Year Jacqui Rock reflects on her unique leadership style; how procurement must use the language of executive boards; and the “enormous” pressures on the NHS.

CIPS’ 2024 Leader of the Year Jacqui Rock reflects on her unique leadership style; how procurement must use the language of executive boards; and the “enormous” pressures on the NHS.

FCIPS: Fellowship has made me a role model

13 September 2024

Achieving FCIPS has driven procurement leader Tayeb Alassma Sunhouri to set an example for others and keep his own learning up.

Achieving FCIPS has driven procurement leader Tayeb Alassma Sunhouri to set an example for others and keep his own learning up.