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Vast majority of buyers don't use exclusion paragraphsLess than a quarter of purchasers are using exclusion paragraphs to steer their suppliers in the direction of their corporate goals, according to the latest SM100 poll. 06 May 2013
Suppliers come up with more money saving ideasMore than half of purchasers believe vendors are offering more innovation to cut costs than two years ago, the latest SM100 poll has found. 28 March 2013
Buyers offer suppliers last chance before the chopMore than three quarters of buyers give vendors a final warning before ending their business relationship with them, according to the latest SM100 poll. 08 March 2013
More than a fifth of organisations cut buyersSome 22 per cent of purchasers told SM their workplace has reduced staff numbers in the procurement function. 11 February 2013
Better stakeholder relations tops procurement priority for 2013Nearly half of buyers have cited improved engagement with stakeholders as their key aim for the year ahead in an SM poll. 08 January 2013
Purchasers update Christmas gift policy to meet bribery lawAn SM poll finds 53 per cent of buyers have updated their policy on receiving gifts from suppliers, following the introduction of the Bribery Act. 28 November 2012
Almost a third of buyers blacklist bad suppliers"If we identify risk/poor performance we flag that supplier as 'hold'. If we see ongoing concerns they will be moved to 'exit'," said one purchasing director. 29 October 2012
Buyers use eBay to sell unwanted itemsMore than two-thirds of purchasers are involved in the disposal of used goods at their organisations and the auction site is a popular method. 01 October 2012
Power remains in the hands of purchasersAn SM poll finds 67 per cent of buyers do not believe suppliers are more powerful than five years ago. 31 August 2012
Buyers receive career development supportMore than three-quarters of buyers are happy with the support their bosses and organisations give them to further their career. 01 August 2012
Buyers support the use of RFPsThe latest SM100 poll finds the majority of purchasers do not believe the profession uses request for proposal too frequently. 04 July 2012
Prompt payment a priority for most purchasers84 per cent of buyers said ensuring suppliers are paid on time is a priority at their organisation. 01 May 2012
Defining risk and responsibilities does not prevent themSM's latest poll of 100 purchasing specialists, found 66 per cent define risks and who is responsible for them in contracts, but most agreed this does not stop them from happening. 30 March 2012
Half of buyers use social media to do their jobAsked whether the procurement function uses social media to do its job, 51 per cent said yes, with the remainder saying no. 06 March 2012
Buyers split over what to tell suppliers about foreign haulier useHalf of those responding to the SM100 poll said they would encourage suppliers to use UK haulage firms instead of foreign hauliers, the other half would not. 01 February 2012

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