Portfolio Procurement
Month: April 2015

Does devolved procurement encourage ‘maverick’ spending?

A recent study suggests that procurement professionals are concerned about the amount of spending power given to non-procurement colleagues. According to the research conducted by Supply Management and Expense Reduction Analysts, 71% of procurement experts cited a lack of knowledge about what non-procurement colleagues spend as one of their biggest concerns. Respondents’ suggestions included: More … Continued

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Job Focus: IT Procurement

With businesses increasingly reliant on IT systems, finding the right candidates for IT procurement roles has become a key task. We spoke to one professional to get an inside look at what our successful candidates can expect. What is the key to success in IT procurement? There are so many different aspects to IT procurement, … Continued

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Procurement job interview: What to prepare for

Portfolio matches up talented individuals with top companies every day, but to succeed in this sector you need to present yourself as a strong candidate at your interview. While we can help you get your foot in the door, you will still need to meet potential employers before they decide whether you are right for … Continued

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