Martin Black in January became the first vice-president of global sourcing, purchasing and logistics for telecommunications supplier RFS.
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25-26 May 2005
One Whitehall Place, London
Job opportunities are emerging for the 100 or so former MG Rover purchasers but some may need to relocate from the West Midlands to maximise their employment prospects.
The collapse of MG Rover hit new orders in the UK services economy in April, according to the latest purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey.
Purchasers should ensure their small and medium-sized suppliers (SMEs) are fully aware of what constitutes anti-competitive behaviour, according to the Office of Fair Trading.
The Treasury’s decision to axe a plan to replace fuel duty for trucks with a road-pricing scheme is good news for purchasers, according to freight procurement specialists.
The Office of Government Commerce must raise the profile of its Gateway project reviews and appoint more assessors if it is to improve Whitehall’s record on IT projects, according to MPs.
The UK manufacturing industry experienced a decline in new orders, employment and stocks in July, according to the latest purchasing managers’ index (PMI) report.
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