Category Archives: Careers

Apple procurement boss on success

Adrian Turner, the technology giant’s head of corporate procurement for EMEIA, reveals what he is looking for when hiring senior managers.

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OCS hires Paul Morrison to lead procurement

The facilities management provider has appointed the former supply chain manager at Manchester Airports Group as head of procurement and fleet.

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David Powell to apply his skills to Avon cosmetics

The global beauty company has appointed him as senior vice president of business transformation and global supply chain.

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CIPS Middle East Awards open for entries

Procurement and supply teams and individuals based in the Middle East and North Africa have until 4 March to make their submissions.

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ChoiceOne appoints Andrew Gilkerson as procurement director

The healthcare services provider has hired Pfizer’s former category lead to help the company meet the purchasing objectives of its clients.

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Rebecca Spittle named as Omega Pharma’s head of supply chain

She will bolster the company’s senior management team following the acquisition of 10 household brands from GlaxoSmithKline.

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CIPS Supply Management Awards 2013 now open for entries

Procurement and supply chain professionals are invited to compete for the chance to take home the most prestigious prizes in the profession.

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More than a fifth of organisations cut buyers

Some 22 per cent of purchasers told SM their workplace has reduced staff numbers in the procurement function.

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Gerard Chick joins Optimum Procurement as chief knowledge officer

The former head of research and knowledge development at CIPS has been appointed by the procurement outsourcing and consultancy company.

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Forzani ready to meet DWP challenge

The Department for Work and Pensions’ new procurement director Andrew Forzani told SM the size, scale and complexity of the opportunities at the department motivated him to make the switch from local government.

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