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

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