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Surge of cyber-attacks on supply chains represent new threat
16 October 2025
Tariff anxiety persists but cyber-attacks represent a new and significant threat for procurement, according to the results of the CIPS Q3 2025 Pulse Survey.
Tariff anxiety persists but cyber-attacks represent a new and significant threat for procurement, according to the results of the CIPS Q3 2025 Pulse Survey.
Changing lives with CIPS Foundation bursaries: Ignatius Opiyo
13 October 2025
Ignatius Opiyo earned his MCIPS designation after being awarded a CIPS Foundation bursary to complete his professional studies. His tips for success? Put down your phone and practice mindfulness.
Ignatius Opiyo earned his MCIPS designation after being awarded a CIPS Foundation bursary to complete his professional studies. His tips for success? Put down your phone and practice mindfulness.
Should you be more strategic?
09 October 2025
Organisational psychologist, futurist and leadership keynote speaker Dr Graham Norris explains how to apply the technique of mental time travel to think more strategically.
Organisational psychologist, futurist and leadership keynote speaker Dr Graham Norris explains how to apply the technique of mental time travel to think more strategically.
How purpose-driven procurement is improving elderly care
07 October 2025
At New Zealand-based care provider Summerset Group, procurement is a critical business enabler. Senior procurement manager, Anna Laity MCIPS, reveals how the team’s purposeful approach delivers business growth and improves the lives of residents.
At New Zealand-based care provider Summerset Group, procurement is a critical business enabler. Senior procurement manager, Anna Laity MCIPS, reveals how the team’s purposeful approach delivers business growth and improves the lives of residents.
Is AI killing entry level procurement jobs?
04 October 2025
If the procurement profession’s junior tiers are hollowed out by automation, the existing skills gap could get wider – with serious consequences.
If the procurement profession’s junior tiers are hollowed out by automation, the existing skills gap could get wider – with serious consequences.
Rising star Maria van der Veek: Why I’m a ‘procurement lifer’
02 October 2025
Maria van der Veek says she’s optimistic about both the present and the future of the procurement profession – and explains how she fell in love with it.
Maria van der Veek says she’s optimistic about both the present and the future of the procurement profession – and explains how she fell in love with it.