Negotiating deals is the easy part of corporate travel procurement; the tricky bits are avoiding getting caught with hidden costs and persuading staff to stick to company policy, writes Amon Cohen
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If they have the skills, procurement teams should manage travel, says Matthew Roper. Specialists settle deals that work in everyone’s interests, responds Jenny Prescott
The Salvation Army’s step to merge its purchasing operations is likely to be followed elsewhere in the sector. David Arminas examines the plans underway
While the methods of procurement and marketing aren’t always compatible, at some companies, the two departments have developed strong links that support brand value
The latest survey shows that senior purchasing managers beat all others in the salary stakes. Liam O’Brien asks whether it could signal a promotion
One of our clients is facing industrial action and they want to minimise the impact that this has on their customers by employing some temporary staff for the strike period. As a recruitment agency, where do we stand legally if we agree to supply them wit
A recent employment tribunal has highlighted the issue of sex discrimination in an increasingly female purchasing workforce. David Arminas reports
The government has suggested charging a voluntary levy on airline tickets based on carbon dioxide emissions. David Arminas asks where the idea is leading
The bargain-basement carriers are having to battle business travellers’ perceptions of inflexibility and inaccessibility. But the reality can be very different, and buyers should do more to exploit the cost savings on offer
The London Borough of Havering fraud case has brought to light a weakness in local government buying. David Arminas examines how deep it is likely to go