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Off-contract, or ‘maverick’, buying costs organisations millions of pounds every year and is a massive headache for purchasing professionals. SM gathered a small panel of experts together to discuss why it happens and whether e-procurement is the solution

How to buy legal services

The need for legal support is a constant for all organisations, but it always pays to seek advice before a problem arises. Sam Tulip examines how they can get the best value

Privileged communications

The ‘without prejudice’ rule generally prevents parties in a dispute from using details of settlement negotiations. But there are exceptions, as Alan Ma explains

Should auld acquaintance…

Tax column Considering changes that will be brought in by a new tax year

Mining, oil and gas links

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Buying into the blueprint

If purchasers think like designers, they are more likely to get a new product or service that works as intended and leaves their customers satisfied, explains Alexis Brooks

The state of the e-market

US purchasers have led the way in adopting e-commerce systems, but the bursting of the technology bubble and economic downturn have hit spending sharply. Robin Parker reports

Lottery case raises stakes

Camelot’s High Court victory over the National Lottery Commission could have implications for purchasers and providers far beyond the limited scope of the lottery itself, writes Steven Norris

Things can only get better

At the start of the new year, SM asked some of the purchasing profession’s leading lights what they expect - and hope - to see in the next 12 months

Cash in hand, case in hand

There is an array of ways to avoid paying VAT and many are common - as are Customs raids and penalties. Accounting technicians should be wary…