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The secret to becoming a successful procurement leader lies in adopting a strategic mindset. To excel, you must think and act like a business leader, advise C-Suite executives.

Three-quarters of procurement and supply chain leaders globally say ESG is of growing importance to their organisation, according to the CIPS’ Global State of Procurement & Supply Report. A supplier diversity programme is a critical lever procurement can pull to deliver against ESG as an objective – here’s how.

Negotiation is a vital skill for procurement and supply professionals. Procurement professionals who can negotiate effectively can influence stakeholders more confidently, secure better terms of engagement, and leverage an all-important promotion.

We’re following seven young procurement and supply professionals over the coming years and sharing their exciting stories. Here’s what to expect from the series.

Building relationships is crucial for gaining power and using it to increase procurement’s influence, say CPOs from Revolut, Collins Aerospace and Segen.

Storytelling enhances communication. And with these techniques, procurement and supply professionals can make their communication more memorable, persuasive and impactful too.