The ability to sell and influence internally has become central to the role of CPO, according to industry experts. In fact, it has been claimed CPOs spend a huge 80% of their time in this area. Speaking at a procurement event in London last month, Coveris chief procurement officer Xavier Cassignol said: "As a CPO … Continued

Buyer jobs come in many shapes and sizes. From assistant to indirect to category buyer, from small specialists to global organisations, there is huge scope and variety to the role. We spoke to a senior buyer about their career so far, to find out what it's really like to work in this fast paced job. … Continued

A procurement officer uses negotiation skills and strategic planning to reduce costs and drive efficiency – as a result, they are a key person in many large companies. We spoke to an experienced procurement officer about what their job involves. What do you do every day as a senior procurement officer? I develop systems and … Continued