6 Best Articles on Procurement
The most useful articles on procurement from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Procurement Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on procurement by Refind users in 2023 so far.
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How to Negotiate with a Procurement Team
Two key ways to improve outcomes.
Short Articles
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Procurement and Partnership cartoon
The nature of the relationships between all the teams across client and agency has a direct impact on the work that comes out. Small areas often overlooked — like how much care is taken in writing…
One in six UK public procurement contracts had tax haven link, study finds
Exclusive: Labour vows to end ‘Tory procurement racket’ and reward firms that pay taxes responsibly
Keep talking. Why every organization needs a chief negotiator
The craft of negotiation in procurement is a powerful tool for the bottom line, but also to make bolder, measurable commitments toward ESG efforts.
«By investing in dedicated negotiation deal teams committed to building skills, organizations can develop and incorporate a form of negotiation DNA into standard procurement practices.»
Reframing Procurement: Hurdles to be leapt or allies to be won?
Reframing procurement helps you navigate enterprise deals and improve win rates and cycle times.
Here's how to make procurement in Europe more inclusive
Europe has been slow to adopt inclusive procurement practices but can overcome legal and cultural challenges with creativity and by keeping an open mind.
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Procurement, including:
Smart Cities Dive
We provide business journalism and in-depth insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping smart cities. Sign up here: http://dive.pub/_scd
Matt Heinz
B2B demand generation, pipeline management, sales enablement, content strategy, marketing technology, driving revenue results. Book Matt to speak @ link below.
Tom Fishburne
Marketoonist and Author of "Your Ad Ignored Here: Cartoons from 15 Years of Marketing, Business, and Doodling in Meetings" (https://marketoonist.com/book)
McKinsey & Company
Since 1926, the trusted advisor to the world's leading businesses, governments, and institutions. 130+ offices in 65+ countries.
World Economic Forum
The international organization for public private cooperation.
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