ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Procurement technology can also help businesses improve supplier relationships and enhance communication between buyers and suppliers. A frequent thought leadership contributor for the Ivalua Blog, Jarrod has worked across multiple industries, including higher education, public sector, retail, manufacturing, and engineered products.

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ivalua

JUNE 6, 2019

If this foundation does not exist or if it is shaky, then buyers don’t know how much the company is spending with a given supplier, let alone how they can improve the efficiency or impact of a given spend category.

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Naomi Clews Consultancy

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

​ My first job in supply chain management ​ When I started working for record retailer HMV in 1993, I was responsible for buying singles that consisted of the CD single , cassette single , 12" single and 7" single format. I was considered one of the best singles buyers in the country, based on my P&L performance alone.

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Supply Chain IT Warehouse Demand 52

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

I was then guided through the role of procurement within Scotland, shadowing and discussing multi-million-pound projects with procurement buyers, getting a better understanding from Angus and his colleagues on the scope and complexities of real government spending and initiatives.

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Procurement Supply Chain Project Management Public Procurement 73

The Softly Spark

JANUARY 13, 2025

Customers can return their cleaned and empty containers to retail stores for recycling and reuse. Buyers benefit by getting high-quality gear at a lower price, while sellers get a gift card at REI. To address this issue, global beauty giant Sephora has partnered with the Pact Collective to keep beauty containers out of landfills.

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Sustainability Transparency Retail Education 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Together, these governance measures ensure that public sector buyers uphold the principles of fairness, ethics, and accountability. Anti-corruption policies further reinforce integrity in procurement, safeguarding public funds and fostering trust in government processes.

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Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This is an update on the national collaborative frameworks and contracts we offer to public sector buyers in Scotland. Postal Price Increases – The Postal Services framework terms allow for price reviews aligned to the date at which Royal Mail retail price increases take effect.

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