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SMEs must see procurement as a cost-saver

“Although some small businesses still see hiring a procurement manager as a luxury, those who take the plunge quickly see tangible cost savings,” a recruiter has said.

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Pay rates rise for junior managers, but fall for senior managers

The average pay of junior purchasing managers increased by 6.7 per cent on 2011’s figures, according to the CIPS/Croner Salary Survey 2012 published today.

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Pay rates rise for junior managers, but fall for senior managers

The average pay of junior purchasing managers increased by 6.7 per cent on 2011’s figures, according to the CIPS/Croner Salary Survey 2012 published today.

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Powell to use CPO powers to drive innovation

“The marketing and advertising industry is not a strong area for procurement, so it is an exciting professional challenge,” Clear Channel International’s new CPO told SM.

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CIPS president calls on buyers to recruit their successors

David Smith: “I’m asking you to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to consider the opportunities within procurement.”

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Procurement the ‘face of Red Bull Racing’ to suppliers

Charles Bamlett, head of procurement at Red Bull Racing: “Aerospace have got months and years to make parts, we have days.”

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South African government to hire chief procurement officer

Finance minister Pravin Gordhan has announced the government intends to hire a CPO to monitor purchasing across government.

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NHS hires buyers to treat efficiency ills

UK health trusts are seeking additional procurement support to help with ambitious cost improvement programmes.

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Dixons’ CPO to head UK procurement for National Grid

Rob Douglas leaves the consumer goods retailer at the end of April to become the National Grid’s head of UK procurement.

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Ex Diageo head joins Heinz as CPO

John Dickson told SM he is looking forward to getting his “hands around a global challenge”.

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