Category Archives: Careers

‘Don’t be boring,’ says bra entrepreneur Michelle Mone

The Ultimo creator gives advice to purchasers who want to get noticed by the top executives.

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Buyers receive career development support

More than three-quarters of buyers are happy with the support their bosses and organisations give them to further their career.

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Travel buyers earn more than £60,000 on average

The first study into the remuneration of travel buyers by the Institute of Travel & Meetings reveals purchasers in the pharmaceutical sector are the highest paid.

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Bill Crothers appointed UK government CPO

Revised role sees him succeed John Collington as head of procurement and commercial operations across central government. Sally Collier has also been named the new deputy CPO.

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Ultimo bra chief and Compass Group director confirmed for CIPS Conference 2012

Founder of lingerie brand Ultimo, Michelle Mone, and Compass Group commercial managing director Oliver Cock will be speaking at the CIPS Conference and Exhibition on 4 October.

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Collington quits government CPO role

The UK government’s head of procurement is to leave at the end of July to become chief operating officer at Alexander Mann Solutions.

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Q&A with Peter Jones

The successful businessman and TV personality says students attending one of his enterprise academies who have an interest in purchasing can tailor their training towards it.

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College students practise tendering

It is a growing challenge to encourage new talent. Partnering with education provides an opportunity for young people to understand our business, said Gary Whittle, Meachers Global Logistics.

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Chocolate bars to be smaller due to volatile cocoa prices

Demand for cocoa will outstrip supply by 2030, forcing manufacturers to search for alternatives.

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Ex-Innospec boss pleads guilty to bribery

Paul Jennings admits two charges of conspiracy to corrupt by making payments to secure contracts.

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