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

Some may balk at the idea of an interim role, due to the potential for instability – on the other hand, many executives attribute their career progression to taking on project roles. In this guide, Portfolio Procurement’s recruitment specialists explain the positives and negatives to consider if you’re offered a contract procurement job. The pros … Continued

An international survey of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) has revealed that more than half are concerned about the lack of vital skills within their teams. The Deloitte Global CPO Survey 2014, in association with Odgers Berndtson, quizzed 239 chief procurement officers on subjects such as business engagement, risk, technology and talent. Among its key findings … Continued

The role of procurement manager varies from one business to another, but in every case is a vital one – leading the procurement activity to drive savings and efficiency. We spoke to a senior procurement manager to discover what their day-to-day job entails. What does a typical day involve for you? The average day will … Continued

With 2015 just around the corner, many procurement professionals will be looking ahead and considering their next career move. But in a fast evolving sector and a competitive job market, what skills and talents will help you stand out when searching for a procurement job? EIPM predictions Research by the European Institute of Purchasing Management … Continued

A sourcing manager is responsible for acquiring the goods and services their organisation requires to do business. We spoke to a successful sourcing manager about what their job entails, and how they got where they are today. What do you do in a typical day as a sourcing manager? In a nutshell, I find the … Continued

A category manager is a specialist procurement expert within a niche area of spend, driving down costs and contributing to the growth of the business. We spoke to an experienced category management professional to find out what it's really like to work in this role. What does a typical day consist of for a category … Continued

A study has revealed that top procurement teams are delivering over seven times return on investment. The study entitled Building the Brand of Procurement and Supply was conducted by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and global management consultancy firm A.T. Kearney. It draws together data from … Continued

Strategic procurement teams are no longer just saving money for their businesses. Rima Evans of Supply Business produced a feature in the March edition of that publication highlighting some of those procurement professionals who are branching out and are now making profit for their organisations. Below is an excerpt that features Portfolio Procurement. The full … Continued