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  • Nov 5, 2020

What was your route to becoming a Procurement professional? 
  • Did you learn 'on the job'? 
  • Did you research CIPS and begin your CIPS degree? 
  • Did you do a combination of both?
  • What other ways are there to become a Procurement professional? 

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  • Nov 25, 2020

I am trying to understand and gather real life instances of procurement is moving from a transactional, cost savings-focused function, to a real value adding strategic partner to the business.

We in procurement talk about this transition a lot and I've spoken to some CPOs where this is actually happening. But my gut feeling is that there's a lot more talk than action. 

I know of one company that has ditched cost savings completely as an annual target for its CMs preferring instead to measure their value added. So my question is how widespread is this thinking? Are cost savings still themain measurement of procurement value?

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  • Nov 10, 2020

Can you help me with my research on B2B market segmentation? I am currently doing my Master Thesis and would be enormously thankful if you could take some time to fill in my survey.
Link to survey: https://www.soscisurvey.de/b2bsegmenting/
Thank you so much for your collaboration!!

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  • Sep 29, 2020

Can anyone throw some lights on pre-work to be required for strategic sourcing for indirect procurement?

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  • Oct 20, 2020

What KPIs do you use to monitor your consulting spend?

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  • Feb 27, 2021

What are the effects of fast Fashion in relation to supply chain sustainability with big brands. For example, recently controversial news article on Boohoo's supply chain issues? 

- Do you agree/disagree with fast Fashion? 
- What is your opinion of the Boohoo scandal? 


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  • Feb 10, 2021

What can you learn from reviewing past work like a complex procurement project or supplier relationship and applying current ideas methods and technologies?

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  • Jan 20, 2021

Are organisations ready to embrace digital disruption? What is the strategy to be adapted by procurement leaders on this front?

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  • Jan 14, 2021

what are the best possible ROI to be considered while selecting P2P software's? 

Any lead? 

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  • Jan 5, 2021

Software procurement - best practices, please share a case study

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  • Jan 29, 2021

Client is implementing a new Procurement system for the end to end procurement process. This role will be part of the system deployment team and will be responsible for overseeing the Business Testing process.

This assignment is an exciting opportunity to work on a global, cross-functional system deployment project.

Job Responsibilities 

• Responsible for working with business team,  Project Team members and IT to oversee the business testing process including:
o Developing business testing strategy with Project Team located in Basel.
o Managing UAT testing schedule and deliverables
o Coordinating test schedule and testing with IT
o Assessing business testing scope and scripts provided by Project, comparing to local needs and standards and filling gap to ensure a comprehensive and thorough business testing
o Writing UAT scripts, conducting pre-UAT testing to ensure system is functional
o Scheduling and leading UAT sessions including training required for testing
o Ensuring test system setup:  test users, required system master data, and test case precursors
o Logging defects and ensuring fixed defects are retested
o Scope of testing includes system functionality and integrations.
• Works closely with Project, local business team and IT to determine use cases for testing scenarios.
• Other project responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 5 years experience planning and leading business testing of system projects (UAT)
• Knowledge of procurement processes (source to pay) required.
• Experience working with business users to understand use cases and steps required for testing, and experience developing test plan that thoroughly tests all use cases.
• Experience writing test scripts and conducting system testing.
• Experience use test management system such as HP ALM and Solman.
• Experience working collaboratively on projects in a global or distributed environment, with demonstrated ability collaboratively plan and achieve results.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Collaborative team player with good verbal and written communication skills, comfortable leading meetings and delivering presentations.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences in global environment.
• Self-starter with strong leadership skills.   Ability to independently make decisions and drive for results.
The project durations is about 8-9 months. if interested message here in the reply or send an email to - admin@procurementleague.com

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  • Jan 27, 2021

Hiring for following roles in NDE
1. Risk Analyst : https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2365182522/?refId=SnIYs5j9TRCgIqTYSLKDYw%3D%3D
2. Risk Specialist: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2358572564/?refId=tART7oJZT%2B2wbDvCjGUi3A%3D%3D

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  • Jan 26, 2021

Dear Procurement Enthusiasts,

We are thrilled to inform you that we are back with a 2 Level Master Class on Global Supply Chain.
The topic of the classes would be-

Session 1- Building resilient global supply chain - Part 1
How build resiliency in the supply chain?
Overview
Core drivers
Map, ESG, Risk, Assess & Size
It will be held on 19th February 2021 at 9:00 EDT
Meeting Link- https://meet.google.com/mxg-ttya-hmn?hs=224

Session 2- Building resilient global supply chain - Part 2 
Create awareness
Collaborate & Execute
Predict demand
Mindset
Technologies
It will be held on 5th March 2021 at 9:00 am EDT                                                                                                                                   Meeting link-  https://meet.google.com/mxg-ttya-hmn?hs=224                             
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           About the Instructor-
Rohit Sathe is the Chief Procurement Officer of Sunrise Medical. He is an exceptional track record in driving revenue objectives, bottom-line turnaround, and sustainable growth. Transforming Supply Chains to create a world-class function.

Become competent and confident in savings discussions with all stakeholders - Procurement leaders (CPOs), Finance and Operations Leaders

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  • Jan 2, 2021

There are 3 open positions for a Global Procurement services company. 

Location - Remote. 
Salary - Industry's best for deserving candidates 

·       1 Software sourcing manager  : 8-10 years 
·       1 IT sourcing specialist/ analyst : 6-8 years
·       1 Generalist sourcing specialist/ analyst (experience In categories like marketing, facilities, professional services): 5-7 years

Please feel free to send your CVs to - admin@buyingsimplified.com or +19087055454

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  • Jan 1, 2021

We have three openings in sourcing department. 
details are as follows 
Position 1 - Manager IT Software Sourcing 
number of Positions - 1 
Location - Remote 
years of Experience- 12+ Years 
CTC - Industry's Best 

Position 2 - Senior Analyst, Software Sourcing 
number of Positions - 1
Location - Remote 
Years of Experience - 5+ Years
CTC - Industry's Best

Position 3 - Generalist Sourcing 
Number of Positions - 1 
Location - Remote 
Years of Experience- 5+ Years 
CTC - Industry's Best 
Experience related to Procurement services/BPO will be given preference 

please drop your CV at admin@buyingsimplified.com 

you can also connect at +19087055454 (only whatsapp communication, No calls Please)




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  • Nov 5, 2020

What was your route to becoming a Procurement professional? 
  • Did you learn 'on the job'? 
  • Did you research CIPS and begin your CIPS degree? 
  • Did you do a combination of both?
  • What other ways are there to become a Procurement professional? 

Answered by 9 members

  • SB
  • DP
  • VG
  • CR
  • BF
  • VP
  • 14 answers
  • 19 views
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  • Nov 25, 2020

I am trying to understand and gather real life instances of procurement is moving from a transactional, cost savings-focused function, to a real value adding strategic partner to the business.

We in procurement talk about this transition a lot and I've spoken to some CPOs where this is actually happening. But my gut feeling is that there's a lot more talk than action. 

I know of one company that has ditched cost savings completely as an annual target for its CMs preferring instead to measure their value added. So my question is how widespread is this thinking? Are cost savings still themain measurement of procurement value?

Answered by 5 members

  • DM
  • CR
  • 5 answers
  • 9 views
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  • Nov 10, 2020

Can you help me with my research on B2B market segmentation? I am currently doing my Master Thesis and would be enormously thankful if you could take some time to fill in my survey.
Link to survey: https://www.soscisurvey.de/b2bsegmenting/
Thank you so much for your collaboration!!

Answered by 3 members

  • mv
  • VG
  • 4 answers
  • 27 views
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  • Sep 29, 2020

Can anyone throw some lights on pre-work to be required for strategic sourcing for indirect procurement?

Answered by 3 members

  • VP
  • DM
  • 3 answers
  • 8 views
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  • Oct 20, 2020

What KPIs do you use to monitor your consulting spend?

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  • 12 views
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  • Feb 27, 2021

What are the effects of fast Fashion in relation to supply chain sustainability with big brands. For example, recently controversial news article on Boohoo's supply chain issues? 

- Do you agree/disagree with fast Fashion? 
- What is your opinion of the Boohoo scandal? 


Answered by 1 member

  • RG
  • 1 answer
  • 0 views
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  • Feb 10, 2021

What can you learn from reviewing past work like a complex procurement project or supplier relationship and applying current ideas methods and technologies?

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  • VP
  • BF
  • 2 answers
  • 3 views
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  • Jan 20, 2021

Are organisations ready to embrace digital disruption? What is the strategy to be adapted by procurement leaders on this front?

Answered by 1 member

  • VP
  • 1 answer
  • 1 views
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  • Jan 14, 2021

what are the best possible ROI to be considered while selecting P2P software's? 

Any lead? 

Answered by 1 member

  • 1 answer
  • 2 views
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  • Jan 5, 2021

Software procurement - best practices, please share a case study

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  • DP
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  • Jan 29, 2021

Client is implementing a new Procurement system for the end to end procurement process. This role will be part of the system deployment team and will be responsible for overseeing the Business Testing process.

This assignment is an exciting opportunity to work on a global, cross-functional system deployment project.

Job Responsibilities 

• Responsible for working with business team,  Project Team members and IT to oversee the business testing process including:
o Developing business testing strategy with Project Team located in Basel.
o Managing UAT testing schedule and deliverables
o Coordinating test schedule and testing with IT
o Assessing business testing scope and scripts provided by Project, comparing to local needs and standards and filling gap to ensure a comprehensive and thorough business testing
o Writing UAT scripts, conducting pre-UAT testing to ensure system is functional
o Scheduling and leading UAT sessions including training required for testing
o Ensuring test system setup:  test users, required system master data, and test case precursors
o Logging defects and ensuring fixed defects are retested
o Scope of testing includes system functionality and integrations.
• Works closely with Project, local business team and IT to determine use cases for testing scenarios.
• Other project responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 5 years experience planning and leading business testing of system projects (UAT)
• Knowledge of procurement processes (source to pay) required.
• Experience working with business users to understand use cases and steps required for testing, and experience developing test plan that thoroughly tests all use cases.
• Experience writing test scripts and conducting system testing.
• Experience use test management system such as HP ALM and Solman.
• Experience working collaboratively on projects in a global or distributed environment, with demonstrated ability collaboratively plan and achieve results.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Collaborative team player with good verbal and written communication skills, comfortable leading meetings and delivering presentations.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences in global environment.
• Self-starter with strong leadership skills.   Ability to independently make decisions and drive for results.
The project durations is about 8-9 months. if interested message here in the reply or send an email to - admin@procurementleague.com

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  • Jan 27, 2021

Hiring for following roles in NDE
1. Risk Analyst : https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2365182522/?refId=SnIYs5j9TRCgIqTYSLKDYw%3D%3D
2. Risk Specialist: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2358572564/?refId=tART7oJZT%2B2wbDvCjGUi3A%3D%3D

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  • Jan 26, 2021

Dear Procurement Enthusiasts,

We are thrilled to inform you that we are back with a 2 Level Master Class on Global Supply Chain.
The topic of the classes would be-

Session 1- Building resilient global supply chain - Part 1
How build resiliency in the supply chain?
Overview
Core drivers
Map, ESG, Risk, Assess & Size
It will be held on 19th February 2021 at 9:00 EDT
Meeting Link- https://meet.google.com/mxg-ttya-hmn?hs=224

Session 2- Building resilient global supply chain - Part 2 
Create awareness
Collaborate & Execute
Predict demand
Mindset
Technologies
It will be held on 5th March 2021 at 9:00 am EDT                                                                                                                                   Meeting link-  https://meet.google.com/mxg-ttya-hmn?hs=224                             
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           About the Instructor-
Rohit Sathe is the Chief Procurement Officer of Sunrise Medical. He is an exceptional track record in driving revenue objectives, bottom-line turnaround, and sustainable growth. Transforming Supply Chains to create a world-class function.

Become competent and confident in savings discussions with all stakeholders - Procurement leaders (CPOs), Finance and Operations Leaders

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  • Jan 2, 2021

There are 3 open positions for a Global Procurement services company. 

Location - Remote. 
Salary - Industry's best for deserving candidates 

·       1 Software sourcing manager  : 8-10 years 
·       1 IT sourcing specialist/ analyst : 6-8 years
·       1 Generalist sourcing specialist/ analyst (experience In categories like marketing, facilities, professional services): 5-7 years

Please feel free to send your CVs to - admin@buyingsimplified.com or +19087055454

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  • Jan 1, 2021

We have three openings in sourcing department. 
details are as follows 
Position 1 - Manager IT Software Sourcing 
number of Positions - 1 
Location - Remote 
years of Experience- 12+ Years 
CTC - Industry's Best 

Position 2 - Senior Analyst, Software Sourcing 
number of Positions - 1
Location - Remote 
Years of Experience - 5+ Years
CTC - Industry's Best

Position 3 - Generalist Sourcing 
Number of Positions - 1 
Location - Remote 
Years of Experience- 5+ Years 
CTC - Industry's Best 
Experience related to Procurement services/BPO will be given preference 

please drop your CV at admin@buyingsimplified.com 

you can also connect at +19087055454 (only whatsapp communication, No calls Please)




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