Blog articles which provide up-to-date market insights on all things procurement-related.
What does procurement in business look like? In this guide we take a look at the differences between direct and indirect procurement, how procurement and purchasing are so different, a brief overview of procurement law, what ethical procurement means and understanding what sustainable procurement looks like.
By Jane Shortall on 12 November 2021
Sustainable sourcing is increasingly on the agenda for many organisations and those that are seeking to improve their environmental and ethical credentials are looking to procurement as a key enabler of the change required to make a difference.
By Steve Rowland on 7 November 2021
When it comes to procurement strategies, there are many different ways to get goods and services for the costs and benefits that a public sector organisation is looking for. In this guide, we take a closer look at what a public sector procurement framework is, how they work, their advantages and disadvantages.
By Jane Shortall on 5 November 2021
Our guides to the procurement cycle outlines the steps that buyers should take throughout their time in the procurement phase. It will help to give you a greater understanding of the importance of contracts with suppliers, terms and conditions as well as keeping all the documents in a centralised location for supplier relationship management purposes.
By Steve Rowland on 19 October 2021
In this article, we take a closer look at the short-term and long-term solutions you can implement to reduce costs in procurement.
By Jane Shortall on 5 October 2021
In this guide, we offer a full overview of the procurement process, what a procurement process should include, and how to develop one in seven steps. We will help you understand how a robust process can help you save money, become more efficient, and make procurement a strategic enabler in your organisation.
By Jane Shortall on 29 September 2021
The better your relationship with your suppliers, the better the overall deal you are going to achieve both in procurement and within Contract Lifecycle Management. In this guide, we provide insights into the contract management process and how to optimise your long-term supplier relationships.
By Steve Rowland on 23 September 2021
In this guide, we will cover all the essential areas to create a digital procurement strategy, what the types of strategies include, and how to develop one. We will help you understand the advantages of establishing your own variety of procurement strategies helping to not only identify areas of cost savings but also creating a more efficient business practice.
By Jane Shortall on 21 September 2021
There is a substantial amount of public procurement that occurs in our everyday lives without which, institutions, public bodies and infrastructure would not be able to function. In this guide, we will provide a better understanding of what public procurement is, and the rules that govern it.
By Mick O'Donnell on 21 September 2021
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that procurement organisations must look forwards, and not backwards. To guard against future disruption and uncertainty, now – more than ever – it’s time to build supply chains that are truly future-proof.
By Mick O'Donnell on 8 June 2021
Public sector procurement can be challenging and it can be tricky to maintain and efficient and effective procurement function. Discover what you should be asking yourself in order to retain high-calibre procurement professionals.
By Mick O'Donnell on 11 May 2021
In this blog we look at 5 key procurement trends which we have witnessed, following the COVID-19 pandemic. We explore what this means for procurement teams and the role of CPO as a whole.
By Steve Rowland on 10 May 2021
