David Rickard

As organisation’s navigate evolving regulatory expectations, market complexities, and increasing scrutiny, the principles of transparency, accountability, and value-for-money must remain at the forefront of procurement practices. Tranquility Clinton shares the key considerations for organisations looking to strengthen their procurement governance. Read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCDzMGJw #ProcurementGovernance #RiskAdvisory

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Tariffs are reshaping pricing strategies, exposing vulnerabilities, and squeezing margins across the board—with 76% of companies already seeing reduced profits. 📉 Our latest Tariff Impact Report was featured in Procurement Magazine, where we shared insights from 1,500+ business leaders across manufacturing, distribution, and retail! Read the article to see how top-performing companies are adapting to tariff volatility. Link in the comments! 🔗👇

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Episode 1 is here – Services Procurement and the $20 Trillion Question Services procurement accounts for around 50% of global organisational spend – yet for many, it remains the least mature and least visible spend category. In this episode of A Better Way: The Workforce Solutions Podcast, Nat Jackson (Sales Director, UK & Europe, Guidant Global) and Jonny Dunning (CEO, Zivio) join Darren Topping (Director of Solutions, Insights & Partnerships, Guidant Global) to explore: - Why services procurement is now on every C-suite agenda - How to close the gap with the right technology and processes - Where the hidden risks and opportunities really are - How AI is changing the game for procurement leaders 📺 Watch the full episode now and discover how to turn a hidden spend area into a driver of growth and competitive advantage. You can find the full podcast episode linked in the comments.

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💡 Procurement is entering a new era At the Future of Procurement Technology panel at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London, Ole Marx brought Xometry’s perspective to the discussion, joining leaders from Amazon Business, Exness, Kingfisher plc and Regeneron. Key takeaways from the session: 🔹 AI is boosting efficiency and enabling more strategic work 🔹 Data quality and value-led investments are essential for success 🔹 Adoption depends on buy-in, training and measurable KPIs 🔹 Predictive analytics and resilient sourcing are gaining traction 🔹 Technology should empower people, not replace them 👉 How do you see technology transforming procurement in your organisation? Let’s keep the conversation going. #Procurement #SupplyChain #Innovation #FutureOfProcurement #XometryUK

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Procurement leaders will gather at Zycus Horizon, September 22–24, to connect with peers and explore insights into the evolving technology landscape shaping procurement strategy. The Hackett Group’s Chris Sawchuk will join the agenda with a session on “AI Benchmarks 2025 & Beyond: Procurement ROI, Efficiency, and Value” – sharing data-driven insights into how procurement can capture measurable results from AI adoption. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/git584Bt

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