Even though the labor market remains tight, candidates seeking procurement roles still need to bring their A-game to job interviews if they intend to stand out from the competition. Below, we share some strategies that are sure to impress in a procurement job interview. Understand what the employer is looking for Read the job description. […]
“Strategic supplier” can be a tricky term to define because it means different things to different companies. In this article, we explore the factors that make a supplier strategic, touch on the popular Kraljic Matrix, and gain some valuable insights on strategic suppliers from Chandhrika Venkataraman, a former guest on The Sourcing Hero podcast. What […]
Growth - especially fast growth - is such an exciting time for a company. Unfortunately, all of the good opportunities growth presents have a way of leaving a mess in their wake. It often falls to procurement and supply chain professionals to clean up the mess, using metrics and frameworks to establish order so that […]
The exciting thing about ChatGPT is its accessibility. Everyone, in every role, at every level of the organization, has access to this free tool, and it’s fascinating to watch how people are reacting to it. Perhaps there are colleagues on your procurement team who prefer to pretend it doesn’t exist. Others may have experimented with […]
Are you a recent graduate seeking a career path that combines strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and impactful negotiations? Look no further than procurement! Often overlooked, procurement offers a world of opportunities for young professionals looking to make a difference in the business world. Choosing a career in procurement Many procurement practitioners will tell you they didn't […]
On May 11th, Title 42 came to an end with the expiration of the Federally-declared public health emergency established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Title 42 allowed the border patrol to turn away migrants without allowing them to claim asylum, but carried no penalty for repeated attempts to cross the border illegally. Title 8, […]
Things were looking so bright at the beginning of the year. As the CEO of a fledgling company, you were proud of its solid growth and strong performance. But six months later, disaster has struck. Your reputation has been shot to pieces, your bottom line is in a dire state, and your customers are fleeing […]
Despite investments in education and efforts to recruit from a strong and diverse talent pool, CPOs have always been worried about procurement skill sets. They refuse to believe that the talent they have in house is ‘up to’ the strategic objectives they plan to set forth. Perhaps the problem is less the talent they have […]
Welcome to Story Time with Una, a not-so-regular series that offers a fresh, fun take on various topics impacting procurement. Enjoy!Once upon a time, in the bustling World of Procurement, there existed a charming knight known as Group Purchasing. And in a twist of fate, he found himself irresistibly drawn to an enigmatic princess named Indirect Spend. […]
