Tag: procurement
Empowering Success – Procurement’s Real Purpose
Empowering Success - Procurement's Real Purpose Procurement is often seen as a numbers game — contracts, suppliers, and cost savings. But in reality,...
The ULTIMATE Preferred Procurement Betrayal – The Story of a Scandalous Supplier and Their Supposed Status
Preferred Betrayal Okay, so it may not truly be the ULTIMATE betrayal, (and the story may be a tad bit old) but…
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Epic Purchasing Battles – Business Vs. Procurement
Purchasing Woes I must be getting old. Or maybe I've been in the Pharma-Biotech Industry for too long. Maybe it's the life of... Read More
Are YOU on Procurement’s Naughty List?!
You've Made the Naughty List! Procurement's got more than one Naughty List! Oh tis the season to buy things without procurement's involvement,... Read More
Don’t Miss out on MarPro! Check Out the First 10 Episodes NOW!
MarPro - The Marketing Procurement Podcast Episode 1 Listen NOW Episode 2 Listen NOW Episode 3 Listen NOW Search for: Pages #WSW –... Read More
A Fun Guide to Marketing Jargon (For Non-marketing Professionals)
Marketing Jargon - 101 It's been awhile since I've last posted, so I thought it might be time to come back with... Read More
It’s Not You, It’s Me. I Swear. The Vicious Supplier Dating Game.
Dating and Suppliers I'm sure I've mentioned it before. Maybe I haven't. Either way, there is a direct parallel between dating and... Read More
Strategy Versus Tactics in Services Procurement – Zivio Conversations Podcast
Search for: Pages #WSW – Women Supporting Women Key Contact Information for Ms.Categorymanagement MarPro Podcast My Guest Blogs – External Links White Papers... Read More
Don’t make this ONE HUGE mistake when executing a RFP with a long-term Agency partner
We've All Made Mistakes During Our Career Whether you'd like to admit it or not, we've all made mistakes over the life of... Read More
Backstabbing Coworkers – Can Their Corrupt and Vicious Actions Ever Be Justified?
Backstabbing Coworkers Situations aren't always black and white when it comes to backstabbing coworkers. There are many shades of gray when you dig... Read More
Marketing Procurement – Best Practices and Sourcing Strategies for 2021
Marketing Procurement - Best Practices 1 - Don't treat agencies like any other category. You're literally buying a team and people, not widgets.... Read More
The Magic of the Halloween Supply Chain
The Halloween Supply Chain There are certain jobs within the supply chain and procurement industry I'm glad I haven't jumped into. One, in... Read More
Didn’t you get the memo? It’s time to quit committing these procurement pet peeves!
Pet Peeve #1 - Doing everything in your power to go around us. Yes, I agree we are annoying. But it's not... Read More
Between 2 Screens – An Uninhibited and Unrestrained Interview With Victoria (no relation to the Queen) Vitale
Between Two Ferns - A Parody If you've ever seen the show Between Two Ferns, with Zach Gailfankias, you may already know... Read More