Procurement has been given responsibility to reverse the fortunes of IT projects at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
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The number of European purchasing chiefs who report directly to the board has risen to more than 70 per cent from 50 per cent a year ago, according to new research.
Global procurement functions are doing well in terms of their visibility and cost-cutting efforts, but poorly on contract management, governance and customer service, according to a leading industry commentator.
Ariba, the market leader in spend management software, has opened up its supplier network to users of rival procurement and sourcing applications.
High-street clothing retailer H&M is to stiffen its corporate social responsibility (CSR) inspections among its suppliers.
The draft procurement principles for delivering the London 2012 games have emphasised the importance of sustainability.
A collaborative public sector procurement project will be a “litmus test” for all of London’s partnership projects.
Procurement needs to change its cost-cutting mindset in order to face the challenges of modern business, M&C Saatchi UK group chairman Moray MacLennan has warned the profession.
Companies are buying procurement software ahead of programmes for other functions because of the savings they generate, according to Oracle.
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