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  • Poor price visibility leads firms to overspendManufacturers, distributors and retailers will overspend by $415 billion this year on transportation, technology, telecoms and energy. 02 September 2010
  • Slump in house building slows construction growthReduced growth in house building is weighing down the UK construction sector, which is experiencing a slowdown in expansion for the third consecutive month. 02 September 2010
  • Automotive suppliers seek cost recovery on raw materialsSuppliers to automotive manufacturers are seeking contractual changes to take account of rising raw material costs. 02 September 2010
  • Take a leaf from CanadaUK public sector buyers could look to Canada for pointers on how to make drastic cuts in the budget. Nick Martindale outlines the lessons that can be learnt 02 September 2010
  • Better dialogueCompetitive dialogue hasn't had the best press, but get it right and both buyers and suppliers will benefit, says Peter Micklewright 02 September 2010
  • ART for life's sakeThe purchase and supply of anti-retroviral drugs is vitally important in southern Africa, explains Tatum Anderson 02 September 2010
  • Threat of public spending cuts slows manufacturing growthUK manufacturing is growing at its slowest rate in nine months, according to the latest Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index. 01 September 2010
  • HP in multimillion dollar settlement with US governmentComputer manufacturer HP has agreed to pay $55 million to settle a US Department of Justice investigation into the alleged incorrect billing of the governments procurement agency. 01 September 2010
  • Parts shortage hampers electronics supply chainA shortage of finished components has led to congestion in the electronic manufacturing industry supply chain, according to research firm iSuppli. 01 September 2010
  • Eurozone suffers retail sales slideRetail sales in the eurozone fell slightly last month after a bumper summer boosted by good weather and the World Cup football tournament. 01 September 2010
  • Collington's joint spend planWhitehall departments will be made to use a collaborative procurement model, according to John Collington, the new head of procurement at the Cabinet Office's Efficiency and Reform Group. 31 August 2010
  • M&S drives down road costsMarks & Spencer says it is finding efficiency savings to absorb the rapid increase in international transport costs that have arisen since the end of the recession. 31 August 2010
  • Prepare to be made to measureIf buyers are to examine their supply chains for ways to cut carbon emissions they need clear targets and the means to measure them, finds Lindsay Clark 31 August 2010
  • Experienced buyers sought to fill SA purchasing jobsEmployers are placing greater importance on skills and experience when searching for buyers as the market for purchasing jobs in South Africa recovers from the recession. 29 August 2010
  • MoD urged to explain how it can afford TridentDefence technology suppliers have asked Prime Minister David Cameron to make clear how the UK plans to fund the replacement of the Trident nuclear missile system. 27 August 2010
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  • Global Category Manager - Middlesex - £55K
    £45,000 to £55,000 per annumSouth EnglandA well regarded and sizable pharmaceutical company with an extensive pan-European presence is currently seeking an experienced Global Category Manager. You will be reporting to the Head of Indirect...
  • Global Strategic Category Manager - HR
    £75,000 to £90,000 per annumLondon & M25One of the fastest growing FMCG organisations has created a new opportunity for a Global Category Manager in HR. With a truly global remit, this opportunity is focussed on developing category...
  • Head of MRO Procurement
    £60,000 to £70,000 per annumEnglandThe business has enjoyed tremendous growth over the past 7 years and is now ranked on the FTSE250 and as one of the leading Outsourcing businesses in the world. With an enviable list of client...
  • Sourcing Analyst - CONTRACT
    Hourly paid termsEast MidlandsAn exciting role has evolved with my clients Healthcare business. The business is a global supplier of medic al supplies who supply solutions and services for medical professionals in hospitals and the community. Due...
  • Procurement Manager - FM
    CompetitiveSouth EnglandWe are looking for an individual who has a proven track record within Facilities Management/ Fit out/Construction. It is essential you have had exposure to sourcing soft services. You will be a driven and ambitious individual...
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