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Some 93 per cent of buyers would “feel confident” moving to a similar role in a different industry, a survey has found.

Jamie Hindhaugh, the broadcaster’s sourcing chief who was in charge of production for the 2012 Olympics, is to become chief operating officer of the new BT sports channel.

Bob Socia, vice president, global purchasing and supply chain at the automotive manufacturer, has become president of the company’s Chinese business.

Developing a strategy that mirrors the objectives of their company is more important to senior buyers than delivering savings.

If you don’t compromise on anything while negotiating a deal, you will ultimately lose out, warns a former CPO.

“Engineers used to cut deals with suppliers. Now they are busy they welcome the fact that they can hand it over to someone who does this as their day job.”