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CIPS volunteer Iain Steel FCIPS, shares his insights into how the UK’s Procurement Act – introducing significant public-sector procurement reform to England, Wales and Northern Ireland – may also impact Scotland.

Procurement professionals often find themselves sidelined. Dial up these personality traits to secure your spot in crucial conversations.

We’re following seven young procurement and supply professionals over the coming years and sharing their exciting stories. Here’s what to expect from the series.

Professor Danny Samson from the University of Melbourne shares how the principles of lean management can eliminate waste of time and resources to create a streamlined procurement function.

Contract managers play a critical role in looking after each phase of a contract life cycle, so a mixture of technical and soft skills is important. Contract managers can improve operations by taking more of a leadership initiative, reducing any skills gaps, and ensuring financial analysis is used effectively.

Executive coach Juliet Sotnick shares strategies for work-life balance while travelling, emphasising sleep, boundaries, and self-care.