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Procurement doesn’t just provide savings, says Geoff Hopper from Orchard Hill – it can improve learning outcomes for pupils.

Traditional methods of leadership are no longer effective in today’s business environment. Experts explain how procurement and supply leaders must think and act differently in their roles to truly engage their teams and stakeholders.

Engaging with your local CIPS branch offers a unique opportunity to grow your professional network and exchange ideas. Pauline King MCIPS, head group procurement at Swiss Re and co-chair of the CIPS Switzerland (CH) branch, reflects on the impact being part of the network has had on her career.

Pfizer set out to dramatically increase its spend with diverse suppliers – but first it needed to identify them.

Sharp price increases across shipping, fuel, and food and the risk of shortages are being driven by uncertain US tariffs, growing trade tensions between the US and China and ongoing instability in the Middle East, finds the Q2 2025 CIPS Pulse Survey.

These blockbuster films perfectly illustrate the intricacies of procurement and supply chain management.