Becoming a professional buyer – your new career?
If you’re aspiring to embark on a career as a professional buyer, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we’ll explore the crucial steps you need to follow when...
Procurement officers in 2024 – disruption is the theme
This blogpost is written by Ronan Guest, Business Consulting Partner at EY Ireland. The text adress the challenges faced by Procurement officers in 2024. You find link to the original text at...
How can a buyer act in monopolistic markets
The blog post “How can a buyer act in monopolistic markets” is inspired by insights from Per-Arne Jonsson, a senior consultant at EFFSO AB. You can find a link to the original...
Sub Project Leader responsible for procurement
Understanding the roles and distinctions between a Project Buyer and a Sub Project Leader responsible for procurement is crucial for effective project management and procurement strategy within an organization. While both positions...
The project buyer role is more advanced than one might think
The Project Buyer role (PB or PBR) can vary significantly across different organizations and projects, largely influenced by the nature of the items being sourced, the product lifecycle and the structure of...
Customer Segmentation in B2B Sales – are they strange?
Maybe you are well-versed in Kraljic's matrix for Supplier Segmentation, but on the other site of the table it is about understanding Customer Segmentation.
Negotiation tips by The Real Life Buyer
Learn How to Source’s provider of Negotiation tips is Dave Barr, The Real Life Buyer, and he has been a Purchasing Professional for over 20 years. It is now with this knowledge...
Provide forecasts to suppliers – the operative buyer
As the name suggests, operative buyers are responsible for the day-to-day purchasing activities of a company. These buyers are often in direct contact with suppliers and play a crucial role in ensuring...
The purchase order acknowledgment process.
In the day to day work of a procurement department, the purchase order acknowledgement (POA) is a critical process that ensures smooth and efficient business operations. When a buyer issues a purchase...
Indemnification clause in procurement contracts.
Within procurement, intellectual property (IP) breaches are important to manage and reduce risk. These breaches can result in significant financial losses for businesses, which is why it is essential to include an...