8 Best Procurement Consulting Firms of 2021We’ve already talked about the best procurement jobs, so it’s time to talk about the best procurement consulting firms. These companies are the best places to work as a procurement manager, so if you’re going to apply for a...

IT Procurement – The Ultimate Guide For 2021There is big news for procurement software this year 2021. While 2020 was full of uncertainty for automated processes for sourcing and procurement, things will somewhat change for the better. In this article, we are going to...

Face Negotiation Theory – 7 Things Every Professional Should KnowWhat is the face negotiation theory? Does it have anything to do with how your face looks when negotiating? Or is it a theory where the shape or form of your face has anything to do with the success rate...

Procurement Policy & Procedures – The Ultimate Guide 2021For a procurement manager, the procurement policy and procedures are two of the most important documents for the procurement process. Without those documents, your procurement process is sorely lacking in...

Principled Negotiation – The Ultimate Guide For 2021Principled negotiations may sound like it’s an extremely brand new style of negotiation, but the truth is told, it’s always existed together with other negotiation tactics right from the start. Probably the only...

7 Best Procurement Courses of 2021If you want to improve as a procurement manager, then you need to attend procurement courses. Since most of these events are now done online, then you have all the time in the world to attend.  For this article, we’re going to talk...

Procurement Vs Purchasing – 5 Crucial Differences You Should KnowFor the professional procurement manager, procurement vs purchasing is a term that he/she can identify at a glance. There should be no confusion as to which is which. However, it is always a good idea to...

12 Best Negotiation Books of 2021 You Must KnowFor the upcoming and more experienced negotiator, reading the best negotiation books is a must. These books are not just going to help you with improving your skills in negotiating, but will also give you something to do...

The 10 Best Negotiation Movies – Truly Inspiring ScenesMastering negotiation can be tough and confusing. A negotiator or procurement manager always has to learn how to be calm, collected, and confident during the whole ordeal, but striving to achieve those things can...

Procurement Salary 2021 – Benchmarks & Negotiation TipsDespite the economic anxiety faced by the world today, the level of procurement salary for professionals who want to get a career in this industry remains strong as ever. This is because most of the...

Indirect Procurement – What? How? Everything You Should Know In 2021The concept of indirect procurement may seem basic to the seasoned procurement manager, but it is a concept that also needs studying and clarification. Because it is a term that is encountered often,...

Strategic Sourcing – The Ultimate Guide For Professionals in 2021Whenever you hear the words strategic sourcing, what does it mean for you? We know that the word sourcing means to find a good source for either a material or a service that your company needs, but if...

Ethical Sourcing – What? How? Everything You Should Know In 2021As a procurement manager, ethical sourcing is a must. Because we are not just working towards growing our business, but it is also our responsibility. We can all do business without endangering the one...

Global Procurement 2021 – The Ultimate Guide For ProfessionalsWhenever one encounters the word global procurement, confusion usually sets in. Is it the same as regular procurement?  Since procurement is a system that is filled with processes, global procurement must...

13 Procurement Tips To Advance Your Career in 2021When it comes to procurement tips, you know that your team here in Procurement Tactics has plenty to share. Therefore, it’s only right for you to know the only one important tip that you can follow if you truly want to...

7 Procurement Experts You Should Follow in 2021Most aspiring procurement managers are often told to follow the exploits of procurement experts. This may sound old, but it is nevertheless effective. Nowadays, you can safely follow people either on Facebook or Twitter,...

Procurement Management 2021 – The Ultimate Guide For ProfessionalsIn this day and age, procurement management is already digitized. Gone are the days where paper trails were often chased to make an account for every spending done by the company. Today, it’s all about...

Procurement Jobs – 5 Ways To Find The Best VacanciesGetting a career with procurement jobs is a sound decision. Not only is it profitable, but it is also highly in demand. The only gist of it is that it requires someone with great confidence and skill in negotiation...

6 Métricas de Adquisición que Deben Incluirse en Toda OperaciónTe preguntas qué debes incluir o excluir en tu próxima operación? Cuáles son tus métricas clave para Adquisiciones? Hay seis variables muy importantes que cualquier Gerente de Adquisiciones debe incluir en...

Plantilla para Adquisiciones - El Guión Definitivo de 3 Pasos para la NegociaciónEl guión de negociación Necesitas una plantilla para adquisiciones? Te has estado preguntando cómo es la negociación perfecta? No busques más! Esta plantilla incluye consejos útiles sobre...

Best Procurement Books 2021 – 13 Must-Reads To Negotiate BetterAs they all say, a day well spent for a procurement specialist is a day spent with procurement books. Well, we don't know who actually said that, but we here at Procurement Tactics do love reading a good...

Procurement Analytics – 8 Things Every Procurement Manager Should TrackFor the professional procurement manager, procurement analytics is a very important process that always seems taken for granted.  Today, that will change. In this article, you are going to learn...

Procurement Strategy – 9 Steps To The Perfect StrategyDuring the procurement process, having a procurement strategy is extremely necessary. Not only will it help the procurement manager get the best supplies possible, but it is also an indication of his skills and...

7 Inspiring Lessons from Best Negotiators in the WorldWho is the best negotiator? And what can you learn from them? Wondering what the best strategy for your upcoming deal is?  Looking for inspiration? Learn from the best! Read and find out what we can learn from...