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What Does Your Ideal Company Look Like?
Many graduates embarking on the world of work think their ideal company is a large, corporate company, with great offices. But is this the best route to fast track success? Many of us have experienced working for large organisations and been given the opportunity to change positions multiple times within that same business. Larger organisations tend … Continue reading What Does Your Ideal Company Look Like?
An Expert’s View on the Future of the UK Economy
The media have painted a gloomy future for the UK economy thanks to the events of 2016. But one is breaking ranks – and it’s not all bad news. A few weeks ago, Procurement Heads enjoyed an insightful business breakfast hosted by the Chilworth Partnership & Venture Recruitment Partners at the Chilworth Manor Hotel. While … Continue reading An Expert’s View on the Future of the UK Economy
What Can Procurement Learn From 2016?
From politics to procurement – 2016 has changed our outlooks. But what can the profession learn as we head towards the new year? I’m not a political person, never have been, but maybe 2016 has put paid to that. It could be my advancing years or the direct relevance the events of 2016 have created, … Continue reading What Can Procurement Learn From 2016?
2016 – The Year of Procurement Transformation
Transformation – the word on procurement’s lips. But when will real strategic change be realised for the profession? If you were to pick one word to describe 2016, you could probably settle on volatile. There has been major change afoot in global markets and politics, which has lead to unprecedented volatility and upheaval. In the past … Continue reading 2016 – The Year of Procurement Transformation
How Procurement Can Support SMEs in Tendering
SMEs can provide formidable USPs to procurement. But procurement first needs to take steps to support them in the tender process. 99 per cent of all businesses within the UK are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) – those companies which are made up of 250 employees or less. At the end of 2015, the total … Continue reading How Procurement Can Support SMEs in Tendering