Supply Management magazine has suggested that UK businesses might benefit from encouraging their procurement professionals to take more risks. The CIPS-run magazine published an article titled "Time for procurement professionals to take some risks". The piece puts forward the argument that trying out new practices and establishing new partnerships could ultimately improve the procurement processes … Continued

Skilled procurement professionals are becoming increasingly sought-after, according to the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). CIPS recently revealed that the average annual salary for procurement workers has risen to £41,000, despite the recent end of the recession and the cautious financial climate. Group CEO of CIPS, David Noble, has said: "Our salaries have … Continued