Blogs about: Procurement Cycle
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You know...(ponder, ponder)
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The Procurement Chronicles
You know...(ponder, ponder)
Poster to be named later wrote 4 months ago: “Fasthosts Internet Ltd, a leading web hosting provider (in the UK), has released a study show … more →
Cutting costs is always good! Right?
Poster to be named later wrote 5 months ago: Actually, no. I can’t even believe we’re having this conversation, but have it, we must. … more →
When is a materials shortage is a good thing?
Poster to be named later wrote 9 months ago: Well, any responsible and diligent Procurement Hero would look at the title of this post and scoff. … more →
This is what I'm sayin'...
Poster to be named later wrote 10 months ago: I may not be the “expert”, but I know my profession. From printweek.com: Procurement pro … more →
How can we help?
Poster to be named later wrote 10 months ago: Given the nausea inducing roller coaster economy that ended 2008, and an outlook that isn’t mu … more →
It ALL matters
Poster to be named later wrote 11 months ago: So, if I may be so hamfisted as to boil down the much vaunted Procurement Cycle, the song goes a lit … more →
Negotiation Plan: Kris Kringle
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Poster to be named later wrote 12 months ago: Negotiation Date: December 24, 2008 Parties to the discussion: Me, Kringle, eight tiny reindeer, The … more →
It's always and never the same
Poster to be named later wrote 1 year ago: This crazy procurement business of ours can be a lot of fun. And it can be a huge pain in the tookus … more →
It's not all sunshine and lollipops
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Poster to be named later wrote 1 year ago: For as much as I love being a “Procurement Guy”, there are definitely things I *don … more →
When being right is wrong
Poster to be named later wrote 1 year ago: Much ado about nothing here in cubicle land. We’ve got a hot pertata, and I don’t know h … more →
Oddities R Us
Poster to be named later wrote 1 year ago: Being a part of the gray cubicle walled office environment for some fifteen years now, it’s of … more →
What do they always say?
Poster to be named later wrote 1 year ago: Read the fine print. One of my folks had what we’ll call a “learning experience” t … more →
Hurdles.
Poster to be named later wrote 1 year ago: What’s the biggest challenge a Procurement Professional faces? Making sure you get the best pr … more →
Rogue!
Poster to be named later wrote 1 year ago: And I’m not talking about X-Men. Boy oh boy, my newest employee has a doozy on her very capabl … more →
It's so easy, anyone can do it
Poster to be named later wrote 1 year ago: Was over in another building today. The building that houses the folks working on our most popular a … more →
Dog and cats, living together*!
Poster to be named later wrote 1 year ago: Can Sales Weasels and Procurement ever really be friends? Is that possible? Or is it a sign of the p … more →
Bad dog!
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Poster to be named later wrote 1 year ago: I am a bad, bad Procurement professional. Naughty. I was invited to a demo today with a supplier and … more →
My title is bigger than YOUR title!
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Poster to be named later wrote 1 year ago: My work life has entered the ridiculous mode today. We just finished a high dollar contract. A HUGE … more →
*blink, blink*
Poster to be named later wrote 1 year ago: “Oh! I didn’t know I was supposed to work with Procurement!” Exclaimed the falsely … more →
