American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

With the responsibility of protecting attendees, crowd control, and maintaining security, procurement teams play a critical role in making sure the staff has everything they need to execute the event. Procurement teams must source reliable security services that can scale up depending on the size and complexity of the event.

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Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Quality 59

ivalua

AUGUST 26, 2021

The post More than half of European suppliers say procurement teams aren’t enforcing standards for responsible labour appeared first on Ivalua. To download the Ivalua 2021 Responsible Labour Report, “Combatting unethical labour: How organisations can collaborate with suppliers to uphold working standards”, please visit.

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Procurement Team Supplier Supply Chain Buyers 40

ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Carahsoft will market Govly‘s artificial intelligence-driven capture and collaboration platform for public sector procurement under a distribution partnership agreement between the two companies. The platform offers advanced search, AI-based predictions and summaries as well as award […]

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Procurement Team Distribution Collaboration Procurement 52

Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 6, 2024

“Procurement teams face increasing pressure to demonstrate value and drive business outcomes, but sometimes there’s a disconnect between the skills. The post 7 Steps to Building a Strong Capability Framework appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Procurement Team Procurement Management 52

WashngtonExec

AUGUST 27, 2024

Bindi Patel Vice President of Contracts and Procurement & Corporate Risk Officer, ENSCO Bindi Patel successfully led the integration of ENSCO’s contracts and procurement teams. She also facilitated an overhaul of ENSCO’s contractual and [.]

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Procurement Team Contract Efficiency Procurement 52

WashngtonExec

AUGUST 20, 2024

Bindi Patel Vice President of Contracts and Procurement & Corporate Risk Officer, ENSCO Bindi Patel successfully led the integration of ENSCO’s contracts and procurement teams. She also facilitated an overhaul of ENSCO’s contractual and [.]

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Procurement Team Contract Efficiency Procurement 52

Art of Procurement

JUNE 30, 2024

Procurement teams need to be able to react quickly and pivot within their. The post All About Relationships: Changing Your Mindset for Better Procurement appeared first on Art of Procurement. The speed of business is dramatically accelerating.

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Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Management 52

Art of Procurement

JANUARY 2, 2023

Over the course of the year, the Art of Procurement team is privileged to speak to a LOT of people. The post 3 Key Messages for Procurement Leaders in 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Procurement Procurement Team Leadership 90

Art of Procurement

APRIL 9, 2024

For more than two decades, Fine Tune has been helping procurement teams manage some of their most complex, burdensome, and. The post AOP Introducing… Fine Tune appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Procurement Team Procurement Management 52

Art of Procurement

APRIL 9, 2024

For more than two decades, Fine Tune has been helping procurement teams manage some of their most complex, burdensome, and. The post AOP Introducing… Fine Tune appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Procurement Team Procurement Management Category Management 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 29, 2024

Across the country, state and local procurement teams are taking up the call to expand electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Additionally, the rapid pace of technological advancements in the EV sector can make it difficult for procurement teams to keep up, leading to concerns about the long-term viability of their investments.

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Procurement Team Total Cost of Ownership Sustainability TCO 52

ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has announced the latest findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders on Effective Procurement Performance Measurement. on time payments) and spend visibility.

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Procurement Team Procurement Supply Chain Supplier 18

Art of Procurement

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

“The most successful procurement teams have a strong ability to articulate what they’re doing in the context of overall business. The post Deloitte’s 2023 CPO Survey: Orchestrators of Value appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Procurement Team Procurement Leadership Management 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 28, 2023

AI can bring many benefits to procurement teams and their companies. In this post, we take a look at the benefits of using AI in procurement departments. Information AI allows procurement teams to mine huge amounts of complex data. They can then identify the most relevant and appropriate AI solutions.

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Procurement Procurement Team Supply Chain Quality 52

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

I get to talk with procurement teams about AWS Marketplace daily. I love this question because the answer cuts to the heart of how IT marketplaces offer a new way of approaching software procurement. The best part of these conversations is their delight when they see the consolidated purchasing analytics.

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IT Buyers Contract Procurement Team 76

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy. The key for procurement teams is to stay ahead of inflationary trends so they can anticipate needs and adjust accordingly before problems arise.

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Price Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team 105

ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

For procurement organizations, the German Supply Chain Act presents both challenges and opportunities. The new set of regulations add an additional layer of compliance and risk management to the procurement process. The post What does the German Supply Chain Act Mean for Procurement?

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Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Ethics 97

Bonfire

JANUARY 19, 2022

Given the challenges elementary and high school students are facing right now, K-12 procurement teams have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact through their purchasing decisions. Many procurement teams are geographically distant from the schools they support. Student-first buying decisions are collaborative.

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Eprocurement Procurement Team Purchasing Education 52

ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Reviewing pandemic responses and strategies, some CPOs and Procurement teams managed a bit better than their peers as uncertainty and change mounted. These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. . Why is Supplier Information so important?

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Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Tender 98

Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Focusing on one-to-one in-person networking, Meet the Buyer South 2024 will allow your business to connect with “real” buyers, procurement teams and decision makers from across the public sector, as well as private contractors with supply chain opportunities and business support providers, all under one roof.

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Buyers Supply Chain Supplier Public Procurement 68

VWV

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Sign up to our Procurement Act mailing list to keep up to date or contact Stephanie Rickard in our Public Procurement team on 07384 251 896. More information is expected on the digital delivery and the Central Digital Platform soon. Alternatively, you can fill out the form below.

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Procurement Tender Procurement Team Public Procurement 52

ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

In this article we’ll review how supplier management capabilities in Source-to-Pay technology can free-up and enable a manufacturer’s direct material procurement team to do what they do best to ensure the supply chain remains resilient and agile: be creative and strategic. Managing a complex network of direct material suppliers.

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Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Supplier 69

Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 9, 2024

The award categories are: Best Net Zero Initiative Award Supply Chain Diversity Award Best Contract Management Award Collaborative Procurement Initiative Award Individual of the Year Award Procurement Team of the Year Award Best Procurement Delivery Award Procurement People of Tomorrow Award Social Value Award The awards are open to public, private (..)

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Supply Chain Public Procurement Procurement Team Procurement 63

NASPO

JULY 31, 2023

When states open their commodity purchases to local government buyers, they spread the benefits of the volume pricing, experienced procurement teams and the streamlined contracting process so communities can get the products and services they need faster and at a better price. READ MORE

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Government Government Buyers Procurement Team 52

ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

As public procurement teams face increasing pressure to improve efficiency while upholding compliance and transparency, it’s essential that they have the right strategies in place. After all, how can you streamline procurement processes without sacrificing your standards? Scalability. Data Insight Strategy. Conclusion.

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Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Procurement Team 52

DemandStar

MARCH 31, 2022

If you’re part of any government procurement team, you’ve likely been asked, “What are you doing to increase supplier diversity?” It’s also likely you’ve heard of and possibly conducted disparity studies to improve your procurement process and identify the needs of different types of suppliers.

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Supplier Procurement Team Procurement Bidding 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Our research found intense and growing pressure on procurement teams with the potential for even darker clouds on the horizon,” Alex Saric, CMO at Ivalua says. The result: Many Procurement teams are bending and cracking under the pressure. So, how are procurement teams preparing for or responding to this recession? .

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Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Supplier 40

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The sole source justification process is rigorous and requires approval from the organization’s procurement services, with steps including the completion and review of a justification form, internal review and approvals, and adherence to transparency and compliance regulations to manage risks effectively.

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Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

ivalua

AUGUST 19, 2021

Historically, so much of what Procurement teams did went unnoticed. Of course, over the last few years, the role of Procurement has become more visible, in large part due to broader recognition of the value and closely monitored and tracked performance metrics that are now more mainstream. Here are some of my takeaways.

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Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Electronics 52

Bonfire

AUGUST 19, 2022

With demands on public sector procurement teams increasing all the time, the need for effective RFP collaboration will continue to increase, too. Time management : Inefficient communication and unnecessary extra cycles make it hard to scale procurement operations up to the increasing demands stakeholders make on procurement teams.

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Collaboration Procurement Team Procurement Demand 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ethical procurement requires a company to understand its societal obligations, expectations and social responsibility. Why is Ethical Procurement Important? As such, today’s procurement teams must embed ethics into their processes in addition to the conventional focus on a good ROI.

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Ethics Import Procurement Supply Chain 52

Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 6, 2024

Come along to meet with procurement teams, buyers and supply chains to learn about upcoming projects and tender opportunities across Scotland and the UK. Register Now Meet the Buyer 2024 is aimed towards small and medium sized businesses from across Scotland. However, all are welcome!

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Buyers Procurement Supply Chain Supplier 63

ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

Reviewing pandemic responses and strategies, some CPOs and Procurement teams managed a bit better than their peers as uncertainty and change mounted. These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. . Why is Supplier Information so important?

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Tender 52

ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

New Ivalua study shows technology challenges are hindering procurement teams from achieving business objectives. The study revealed the challenges procurement teams face when it comes to achieving business objectives and the wide and growing gap in performance between advanced and less mature teams.

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Procurement Supply Chain Procurement Team Supplier 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 1, 2024

Procurement is how residents, governments and even government officials themselves experience their city government as effective, welcoming, and inclusive – or the opposite of these values. It was great to be in cities where the city leaders are using procurement as a strategic lever to bring these values to life.

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Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Procurement Team 72

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Procurement teams are now expected to manage a lot of moving parts — from supplier relations to spend, risk, compliance, contractual obligations, contingency plans and more — and a lack of visibility inhibits their ability to do any of that effectively. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility. Why is visibility so important?

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Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Gaining access to valuable supply chain information can prove a vital source of competitive advantage and help procurement teams contribute to achieving a range of business objectives, in particular improving ESG and increasing supply resiliency”, he added.

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