The Negotiation Line You’re on a call with a supplier quoting $60 per unit when $50 is the market norm. Sound familiar? Procurement pros face this daily—construction budgets bloated by inflated material costs, logistics margins squeezed by rising freight rates. The best don’t guess or haggle—they rely on data-driven procurement

In modern organizations, procurement is no longer just about buying—it’s about aligning spend with strategy. Whether you’re investing in heavy machinery for a new production line or renewing your team’s monthly software subscription, one question matters more than any other: Are you in control of your CAPEX and OPEX? If

Procurement across Africa is evolving fast—but so are the risks. Buyers want to work with suppliers they can trust. Suppliers want fair, efficient access to new opportunities. But often, both sides are frustrated by red flags—missed deliveries, poor communication, unclear expectations, or lack of compliance. These red flags 🚩 disrupt

In procurement, structure is everything. Without it, organizations risk overspending, inefficient sourcing, and working with the wrong suppliers. One of the most effective ways to bring structure and strategy to procurement is through Category Management—and when combined with Supplier Prequalification, it becomes a powerful engine for cost control, compliance, and

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