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Category Archives: SM 100
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.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SM 100, Supply chain
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Better stakeholder relations tops procurement priority for 2013
Nearly half of buyers have cited improved engagement with stakeholders as their key aim for the year ahead in an SM poll.
Purchasers update Christmas gift policy to meet bribery law
An SM poll finds 53 per cent of buyers have updated their policy on receiving gifts from suppliers, following the introduction of the Bribery Act.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SM 100
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Almost a third of buyers blacklist bad suppliers
“If we identify risk/poor performance we flag that supplier as ‘hold’. If we see ongoing concerns they will be moved to ‘exit’,” said one purchasing director.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, SM 100
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Power remains in the hands of purchasers
An SM poll finds 67 per cent of buyers do not believe suppliers are more powerful than five years ago.
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.
Buyers support the use of RFPs
The latest SM100 poll finds the majority of purchasers do not believe the profession uses request for proposal too frequently.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SM 100
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Prompt payment a priority for most purchasers
84 per cent of buyers said ensuring suppliers are paid on time is a priority at their organisation.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SM 100, SRM, Supply chain
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Defining risk and responsibilities does not prevent them
SM’s latest poll of 100 purchasing specialists, found 66 per cent define risks and who is responsible for them in contracts, but most agreed this does not stop them from happening.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, SM 100
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