Financial services procurement is not just about cost

Insight

It’s vital that Procurement is recognised as creating actual business value. Yet getting the Procurement model right is often a…

How RBS’s Procurement function improved costs and value

Insight

The bank explains how it shifted its sourcing and procurement focus towards value and innovation.

Negotiating your way to Procurement success

Guide

Reduce costs, and improve service and supplier satisfaction by changing mindsets and processes before and during negotiations.

Global Strategic Sourcing procurement drive for Cognis

Case study

Efficio helped Cognis execute a global multi-wave Strategic Sourcing programme, while transforming the capability of the Procur…

Three steps to improve Supplier Relationship Management

Guide

Getting Supplier Relationship Management process (SRM) and supplier performance right can mean the difference between success a…

How Diageo built a 'One Procurement Community'

Insight

Former Diageo CPO Thibaut Eissautier talks of leveraging scale with local markets, recruiting a diverse workforce and building …

How CPOs can attract high-potential talent

Insight

Three procurement leaders explain how they win the ‘war for talent’.

How to conduct a Procurement health check

Guide

As a new COO, CFO or CPO, you can assess the potential for improvement in your procurement department by analysing five key are…

Hitachi Rail Europe on creating a Procurement function

Case study

Hitachi Rail Europe’s Jamie Foster offers advice on building an effective new procurement function.

How to succeed in your first 100 days as CPO

Guide

Why understanding the business, procurement landscape and building goals and wider support are key.