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  • Mastering a sea changeWith major acquisitions leading to rapid growth, Babcock International Group has seen its procurement team undergo a transformation to deal with the changes. Paul Snell talks to Tim Clay, procurement director of the Marine and Technology division, about the challenges. 10 May 2012
  • 'It is not going to be one solution fits all, not in this business'As director of procurement at Aggregate Industries, Gerard Cantwell is keen to simplify a complex organisation. He talks to Steve Bagshaw about the challenge and his plans for change. 12 April 2012
  • Fast track to successPaul Snell catches up with Muna Abdulla Bin Zouba'a, procurement manager at Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management (Yas Marina Circuit) to 
discuss her career. 28 March 2012
  • Your president needs youNew CIPS president David Smith explains to 
Rebecca Ellinor how he plans to make procurement and supply management a career of choice for all ages. 10 November 2011
  • Making a mintHow do you transform buying at a 1,100-year-old organisation and make it world-class? Rebecca Ellinor meets Gail Roberts, who rose to the challenge after joining the Royal Mint as head of supply chain and procurement 08 September 2011
  • Raising the stakesAhead of the CIPS Conference 2011, we asked speaker Ed Worthington, senior procurement manager at Virgin Holidays, for his take on how to manage and get involved with stakeholders 08 September 2011
  • Taking the economic temperatureLast month, we caught up with Faisal Islam, economics editor of Channel 4 News and 2011 CIPS Conference chairman, for his take on everything from the current financial crisis to attracting graduates to the profession. Here's what he told us 08 September 2011
  • A fresh approachArnaud Unvois talks to Paul Snell about overcoming challenges at The Orchid Group and the advantages of creating its procurement strategy from scratch 09 June 2011
  • A current accountRebecca Ellinor speaks to Michael Whitby, group procurement director at Lloyds Banking Group, about building on procurement's progress and the future of purchasing technology 12 May 2011
  • Close and personalRebecca Ellinor hears from Virgin Media's director of procurement about why it's important to be 'joined at the hip' with internal customers and allow buyers to come up with creative solutions 14 April 2011
  • What the spending review means for procurementAfter last week's announcement of the spending review, Steve Bagshaw spoke to John Collington, head of procurement for the Efficiency and Reform Group at the Cabinet Office, about the effects of the review on the procurement profession. 25 October 2010
  • Portillo on the spotMichael Portillo, former MP and now a broadcaster and media commentator, will be speaking at this year's CIPS Conference. Steve Bagshaw quizzes him on purchasing, politics and profile-raising 22 July 2010
  • He's a sole manA sure-footed approach to business and buying has made John Timpson a trusted source of management advice, finds Rebecca Ellinor 08 July 2010
  • A life of luxuryCamels and film star Ray-Bans - it's all in a day's work for Andrew Swift, global sourcing director at WhiteConcierge. Paul Snell discovers what 'high net worth individuals' demand from buyers 27 May 2010
  • Nine regions, one languageKPMG has linked up its procurement offices in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and elsewhere. Mark Powderham tells Rebecca Ellinor how it works 05 November 2009
  • Reputation, relationships, right nowIncoming CIPS president Shirley Cooper tells Rebecca Ellinor about her leadership aims for the next 12 months 22 October 2009
  • Setting the standardDavid Noble, the new CEO of CIPS, tells SM about his plans for the institute and the profession both in the UK and across the globe 10 September 2009
  • Cheap thrillsThe UK's top tourist attractions expect a busy season as holidaymakers seek value breaks. Jill Reilly speaks to three buyers 06 August 2009
  • Capability is everythingThe OGC is now 'more relevant and influential' than before, according to chief executive Nigel Smith. He tells Steve Bagshaw about what's improved and what lies ahead 09 July 2009
  • Better biddingE-auctions have been around for a while, but are they being used to their full potential? Rebecca Ellinor asks buyers and providers how purchasers can achieve the best results 25 June 2009
  • Linton's GoalsTom Linton, CPO at LG Electronics, plans to make the firm's procurement function into the world's best. He tells Rebecca Ellinor about his totally new approach 14 May 2009
  • Sweet talkKnow what you're talking about, be honest and allow your suppliers to make some money. Sir Alan Sugar tells Steve Bagshaw his philosophy on procurement. 21 September 2006

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