From March 31st to April 4th, 2025, procurement professionals from across the continent gathered at Sarova Whitesands Beach & Spa Resort, Mombasa for the 2nd Edition of the Women in Procurement and Supply Chain Management Conference (WiPSCMC). With this year’s theme, “Accelerate Action; Harnessing the Potential of Women in Procurement

Procurement is the engine that keeps organizations running. Yet for many, the Request for Proposal (RFP) process remains painfully slow, frustratingly complex, and riddled with avoidable errors. For suppliers, it’s a daunting uphill task just to compete. For buyers, sourcing the right fit often feels more like navigating a maze

Procurement and supply chain functions are inherently complex, involving multiple stakeholders, large budgets, regulatory oversight, and tight timelines. Because of this high-stakes environment, procurement leaders often feel pressured to ensure that nothing goes wrong. That pressure, while understandable, can manifest as micromanagement — a leadership style that prioritizes control over

  Welcome new suppliers is a golden rule for resilient supply chains—yet hesitation stalls boardrooms and procurement talks. Why? Because onboarding new vendors feels less like a strategic upgrade and more like stepping into a minefield: untested partnerships, logistical headaches, and the gnawing fear of chaos. So, procurement teams cling

In modern supply chain management, the terms procurement and sourcing are often used interchangeably—but they’re not the same thing. Knowing the difference isn’t just semantics; it’s the key to smarter, more strategic operations. Procurement ensures goods and services are acquired efficiently and on time. Sourcing is about identifying and building