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Out with the old, in with the new: leadership traits for 2024

28 March 2024

Traditional methods of leadership are no longer effective in today’s business environment. Experts explain how procurement and supply leaders must think and act differently in their roles to truly engage their teams and stakeholders.

Traditional methods of leadership are no longer effective in today’s business environment. Experts explain how procurement and supply leaders must think and act differently in their roles to truly engage their teams and stakeholders.
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Procurement and supply comes to Hollywood

21 March 2024

These blockbuster films perfectly illustrate the intricacies of procurement and supply chain management.

These blockbuster films perfectly illustrate the intricacies of procurement and supply chain management.

Procurement basics – top tips for junior and non-professional buyers

21 March 2024

Procurement isn’t rocket science, but it can seem daunting to those early in their career. Fortunately, there are vital techniques that can help you quickly achieve best practice.

Procurement isn’t rocket science, but it can seem daunting to those early in their career. Fortunately, there are vital techniques that can help you quickly achieve best practice.
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How to choose your career path: public or private sector?

21 March 2024

We asked our CIPS community what advice they’d give to someone early in their career.

We asked our CIPS community what advice they’d give to someone early in their career.
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From procurement graduate to department head in eight years

05 March 2024

Success is about "turning up" and finding efficiency in lethargic processes, says former CIPS Young Talent award-winner Alice Bray-Paroli.

Success is about "turning up" and finding efficiency in lethargic processes, says former CIPS Young Talent award-winner Alice Bray-Paroli.
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How to win as a woman in procurement and supply

05 March 2024

We spoke to women across the procurement and supply profession to hear their stories and find out what makes a good leader.

We spoke to women across the procurement and supply profession to hear their stories and find out what makes a good leader.