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Knowledge & Insight

Inspirational stories and best practice for procurement and supply professionals.

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The ultimate guide to agentic AI

ChatGPT’s launch three years ago sent waves of AI disruption rippling through workplaces, as industries grappled with what exactly this new crop of talkative bots meant for the future of work.

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FCIPS drives you to become a visible role model

Australia-based Kendall Richardson reflects on how FCIPS helped her see the ripple effects of her work in procurement. Plus, why curiosity is the best tool in your career arsenal.

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Six ways AI is being used right now by procurement teams

These are six ways you can put AI to work for you right now, from risk monitoring to improving negotiations.

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Expert Insights on Key Procurement and Supply topics

Join CIPS Procurement & Supply Community and receive exclusive access and newsletters to expert insights, guidance and videos on key procurement and supply topics. Our Member Library includes exclusive content featuring articles, webinars, podcasts and so much more. 
 

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Technical resources

Guides, checklists and templates to improve your procurement and supply performance.
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Contract Management Strategy

Master how to create a successful contract management strategy .



Designing Effective KPIs

Assess the different types of KPIs and examples of effective KPIs for critical business areas.


Incentivising Suppliers

Explore different approaches you can use to incentivise suppliers to meet or exceed your organisation’s performance requirements.

Official Knowledge Partners

Thought leadership, innovation, expertise – delivered in partnership with the leading organisations in procurement and supply. 
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Global State of Procurement & Supply 2024

The decisions of procurement and supply leaders impact corporate performance, the drive for sustainability, and global supply chain resilience. This new global survey and analysis takes you inside their mind.
 

Career Success

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4 tips for procuring AI-powered technology

Procuring AI represents an exciting opportunity for the procurement function, but also demands a well-rounded strategy. Declan Kevener, partner at TPP Procurement and creator of a new CIPS AI training course, offers four key considerations to help you buy safely and smartly.

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Why soft skills are the key to advancing your procurement career

In a time of guaranteed uncertainty, procurement and supply chain employers are looking for professionals equipped with human skills: communication, negotiation and more besides.

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Six ways AI is being used right now by procurement teams

These are six ways you can put AI to work for you right now, from risk monitoring to improving negotiations.

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CIPS Salary Guide: Rising Stars

Procurement offers boundless opportunities for young professionals with a blueprint for change. Our rising stars series follows the careers of seven procurement professionals who’ve won Young Talent awards at CIPS Excellence Awards ceremonies globally.

Their stories give a sense of what success looks like in procurement. The series is updated regularly and will track the journeys of our winners annually.

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View the CIPS Salary Guide

The CIPS Salary Guide is now in its 10th year. Sponsored by Hays, provides in-depth statistical analysis and expert salary insights.

Global Standard

Our Global Standard for procurement and supply sets out what excellence should look like in practice, at all levels, in all sectors.

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Visit CIPS Procurement & Supply Jobs for the latest vacancies in purchasing, supply chain, category management, contracts, planning and logistics.
 

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CIPS Connect

CIPS Connect is our community platform – it’s an exclusive space for CIPS members to connect, network, engage and so much more.

If you’re a current member with CIPS, you’ll already have access to CIPS Connect you will just need to be logged into your MyCips account. If you are not a member join CIPS to access the many benefits of membership including access to CIPS Connect.

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CIPS Download

CIPS Download is a thought-leadership platform giving access to best in class thinking on the key issues facing procurement and supply professionals.

It hosts a library of the latest topic leading, research-driven webinars, expert reports, surveys, videos and infographics. Please note that if you do not have a CIPS Download account you will need to sign up for one.

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