To whom should procurement report? It’s a common debate with no easy answers and one which is often dependent on industry and corporate structure. In this article, two KPMG consultants look at the...
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As the global economy continues to struggle, procurement teams continue to be tasked with looking for ways to control costs. Other recent global events such as natural disasters and commodity...
Forced to take a long hard look at itself over the past 12 months, the oil and gas industry is looking less at technology and tools and more toward having the right people with the right mix of...
At the 2014 SIG Global Executive Summit in Denver, panelists from both the buy-side and sell-side showcased negotiation tactics for sourcing professionals. Based on feedback from that session,...
Jamie Lancaster, VP, Indirect Sourcing, Kroger
I've read a great many books on negotiation. Some of the most notable ones are Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and...
Contracting is a critical, yet often overlooked, phase of the procurement lifecycle. It is also one of the most time consuming burdensome phases. Learn what leading companies are doing to find...
Resource Origin: Procurement Leaders / Sigaria Ltd
"Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is first and foremost an approach used for engaging with suppliers on a level that reflects the...