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Support Paper: Getting Ready for a P2P Transformation

Transforming your P2P processes can feel like a daunting task, but it needn’t be. Preparation is key to ensure that the P2P solution you choose is the right option for...

How Your Organisation Can Lessen Its Carbon Footprint

The planet is warming at an alarming rate and scientists are now 95% certain that humans are the dominant cause of global warming since the 1950s*. But why is the...

Modern Slavery – The Time for Procurement to Do More

Last month I was fortunate to be able to attend a Modern Slavery event in Liverpool. That same day I read an article in The Telegraph quoting the International Labour Organization on how...

Coupa Inspire 2022

Last week saw the Barkers team attend Coupa Inspire 2022 in Berlin, the global community event for customers, technology partners and industry professionals across supply chain, procurement, finance, treasury, and...

Keeping People Warm and Healthy through the Power of Networks

Blackpool has more households classed as fuel poor (15.2%) than any other part of Lancashire, a startling statistic, especially when compared with the national average of 10.3% (Department for Business,...

Showing Procurement Leadership in Public Sector Procurement Projects

Procurement leadership. What does this mean to you and what are the qualities and attributes of a strong procurement leader? Just how easy is it to demonstrate procurement leadership within...

The Benefits Of Ethical Procurement

Ethical procurement policies provide clear guidance for sourcing supplies and establishing internal and external relationships essential for daily operations and long-term growth. Today, more companies realise that providing a high-quality...

Top Tips for Delivering Social Value through Procurement

Senior Managing Consultant at Barkers Written by Janet Strzebrakowski. Janet has over 30 years' experience in procurement across multiple (private and public sector) clients across diverse industry markets. She has...

Salaries in India are Surging. How to Mitigate Against Rising Costs

India’s salaries are on the rise. The Salary Budget Planning Report by Willis Towers Watson, projects salaries to increase by 9.3% in 2022, up from 8% in 2021, with the...

Call to Action

Nicola Greenwood Director at Greenwood Diversity My hope with this piece was to explore some personal experiences and shed some light on the female experience in corporate Procurement, finding celebration...