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Tories plan IT procurement overhaulThe UK Conservative party has promised to “fix government IT procurement” if it comes to power this year. 12 March 2010
Purchasers’ views needed on new British standardBuyers are being urged to comment on the draft of a new British standard on sustainable procurement. 12 March 2010
Procurement becomes a dirty word in councilsPublic sector procurement professionals will have to think of a new way to describe themselves thanks to the Local Government Association’s latest list of banned words. 11 March 2010
Mayor to fight Tube upgrade costs ‘to the last’The Mayor of London is considering legal action in a bitter dispute over upgrade costs for the London Underground. 11 March 2010
Standard Life cuts costsEfficiency savings of £47 million helped the pensions and investments firm deliver better than expected profits in 2009. 11 March 2010
UAE firms lag on strategic procurementSome of the biggest companies in the United Arab Emirates are failing to take advantage of strategic procurement, and missing out on savings. 10 March 2010
Dyson blasts ‘torturous’ purchasing proceduresBritish inventor Sir James Dyson has described UK public procurement processes as “notoriously and torturously slow, bureaucratic and unproductive”. 10 March 2010
G20 nations hold back on protectionismThe world’s biggest economies have curbed protectionist policies but must go further to open trade barriers, the World Trade Organization has said. 10 March 2010
Sharp decline in UK exportsExports dropped at their fastest rate in more than three years, widening the trade gap. 10 March 2010
Northrop Grumman and EADS ditch US tanker dealThe defence supplier and its European partner have pulled out of a $35 billion contract with the US Department of Defense. 09 March 2010
CBI tells government to tackle purchasing inefficienciesThe UK government must “re-engineer” public service delivery and improve procurement to make vital spending cuts, the Confederation of British Industry has urged. 08 March 2010
Better planning could revive economyPublic sector purchasers have been urged to plan ahead and be wiser about the services they need to support the British manufacturing industry and help rebuild the economy. 08 March 2010
Egypt ups its outsourcing offeringThe Egyptian government is offering incentives to entice multinational companies to establish outsourcing facilities in the North African country. 05 March 2010
Buyers are the stars at ITVITV’s procurement team has smashed its £16 million savings target and been credited with helping the company return to profit. 05 March 2010
East England community services contracts suspendedThe Department of Health has instructed all primary care trusts in the east of England to suspend and review community services deals. 05 March 2010

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Czech Republic urged to clean up procurementThe Czech government should overhaul public procurement regulations to stem corruption and help restore foreign suppliers’ interest in bidding for contracts, a US business group has said.

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What's on the agenda?David Taylor explains the 10 easy steps to buying meeting space
Uncovering hidden costsThe issue of cost has never had such a great focus. Irrespective of sector, size or situation, the economic downturn has driven cost high up organisations’ agendas.

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So the Royal Mail dispute appears finally to be over. This, hopefully, is good news for the postal service, which badly needs its workforce on its side if it is to modernise. 10 March 2010

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£45,000 to £55,000 per annumLondon & M25This leading financial services organisation is looking for an experienced procurement manager to work in the commissioning area. The role is based in Hampshire. About the Client: This is one of...
Assistant Procurement Manager - Recruitment

£25,500 to £32,500 per annumSW EnglandSalary: £25,5-32,5k Pension, Health, Bonus, Share Options Location: Bristol Are you a graduate or equivalent and have Services sourcing/ procurement experience gained from within a Blue...
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£28,000 to £35,000 per annumLondon & M25Salary: £28-35k Pension, Health, Bonus, Share Options Location: London Are you a graduate or equivalent and have Services sourcing/ procurement experience gained from within a Blue Chip...
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CompetitiveLondon & M25Procurement Executive Location: London Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 Our client has an iconic brand in the world of media and film and is developing a small ''hands on'' procurement team to support best...
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£35,000 to £40,000 per annumSE EnglandThe Strategic Buyer will be responsible for sourcing new vendors and locating a subcontract assembly service for low volume, high mix Electronic components. Personal Specification; Degree...

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