February 2023 - Procurement Tools & Technology Trends
Procurement Tools & Technology – Trends for 2023 In February 1st Executive explored, with our clients, their intentions in regard to their Procurement Technology infrastructure; identifying key tools that are on the radar for implementation in 2023 and the driving forces behind these decisions. We discussed the obstacles and challenges associate...
January 2023 - Recruitment Market Insight
What’s the Market Telling Us? In the past 3 months; hybrid/agile working opportunities are the most prevalent in the market In the UK market: 81% of roles currently offer hybrid/agile working – typically 2 - 3 days p/w in the office 14% of roles are fully remote 5% of roles are mandated as 5 days p/w on site Across our International Markets: 83%...
5 steps to building high-performing procurement teams
High-performing procurement functions have helped businesses build resiliency, gain a competitive edge and boost performance during periods of change, instability, and transformation. Coming to the fore of business operations, senior procurement officers and managers are challenged with maintaining high levels of productivity in their teams as p...
How to address the global talent shortage in procurement
It has never been more important to address the global talent shortage in procurement as many companies are increasingly faced with doing more with less. A recent survey revealed 52% of procurement leaders have seen their headcount decrease significantly over the last two years, yet 70% face considerably higher expectations to deliver results on...
The procurement leaders of tomorrow: Key traits for future CPOs
As procurement plays a more strategic role in business, many professionals in the field are having to adapt their skillset to keep pace with the function’s evolution. Although this is an exciting time, many procurement leaders are under increased pressure to reinvent traditional operations, whilst taking on more responsibility for end-to-end cus...