Category Archives: Careers

Fixed-term project managers in demand

Buyers able to manage projects such as software implementation and business migration are currently needed by companies, according to Badenoch & Clark.

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Proxima hires former Royal Mint CPO Gail Roberts

The Royal Mint’s former supply chain director has joined procurement outsourcing business Proxima as director of shared services.

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Puma supply chain chief to quit

Reiner Seiz is stepping down as chief supply chain officer at the sports apparel brand in January to pursue other career opportunities after more than 20 years at the company.

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M&S appoints Dirk Lembregts as supply chain director

The former General Motors European supply chain chief has been hired to run the retailer’s supply chain operations from January 2013.

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Purchasers afraid to jump into new jobs

Recruitment firm PSD Group has reported a 20 per cent increase in the number of procurement jobs being rejected by candidates after offers have been made.

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Bartlett Mitchell creates purchasing director role

The contract catering firm has appointed Don Seller as head of purchasing to boost profits and drive innovation with suppliers.

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New CPO at Global Fund aims for ‘top notch’ purchasing

The CEO of the public-private partnership hailed the appointment of Christopher Game as chief procurement officer, promising a “quantum leap forward” in efficiency and safety of operations.

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‘Make the case for value, not savings,’ says CIPS president

Paula Gildert, who takes up her one-year tenure as president from today, says procurement professionals almost have to reinvent themselves to grab the attention of business.

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CIPS president signs off

David Smith thanks CIPS members for their support with his request to help make procurement the profession of choice.

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Clarks creates senior procurement role

The shoe group has made the new appointment as part of a shake up to develop the business as a global brand.

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