If finding the perfect Valentine’s Day present was not tricky enough already, a number of organisations are prompting Romeos (and Juliets) to make sure they consider the ethical dimension of the gifts they plan to give today. (more…)
What qualities do you think are most important in the modern day procurement professional? I’ve asked this question of a number of senior purchasing figures and it has always led to an interesting discussion.
Obviously, you’ve got the standard requirements – high level of numeracy, ability to multi-task, and so on. Then you’ve got those aspects which have grown in importance as procurement has moved from transactional to a more strategic position – high emotional intelligence, good at engaging with stakeholders, passion for sustainability. (more…)
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