| The economic difficulties over the last 12 months | | | | as a viable career option. At the entry level it is also |
| have presented the Procurement profession with an | | | | an underpaid profession compared to HR, legal and |
| opportunity to raise its profile. With sales on the | | | | finance. So, how can Procurement overcome this? |
| decline, cost savings and efficiencies have become | | | | How can it become an exciting career opportunity? |
| the key strategic goals for most organisations. | | | | These questions need to be addressed by the |
| However, has Procurement really seized this | | | | industry as a whole and by CIPS in order to keep the |
| opportunity? Within the Procurement community | | | | flow of talent coming through. |
| there have been many examples of excellence | | | | The immediate need within the profession is to find |
| through successful cost saving and supply chain | | | | experienced, talented individuals. Many organisations |
| management projects but how is this success being | | | | are looking at major recruitment projects in 2010, |
| shared with the wider business world? | | | | with a strong focus on the indirect categories and |
| A recent Supply Management SM100 poll suggests | | | | well as the soft skills, such as stakeholder |
| purchasing needs to improve its image with the next | | | | management and supplier relationship development. |
| generation. The opportunities for travel and the | | | | For further information, please contact Matchtech's |
| scope to make strategic, influential decisions are not | | | | Procurement & Supply Chain division or join the |
| being highlighted meaning school leavers and | | | | Procurement & Supply Chain linkedin group of |
| graduates are not considering a role in Procurement | | | | Matchtech for up to date news, discussion and jobs. |