Procurement Blogs

AI in Procurement

Agentic & Generative AI: The Next Revolution in Procurement

06/11/25

Introduction We can’t get away from it, and it’s a subject that everyone is talking about. With global supply chain…

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Procurement Consultancy - Toxic Business Partnership

How to Recognise a Toxic Business Partnership: A Supplier’s View

23/10/25

Understanding the dynamics of supplier-client relationships in the world of procurement consultancy is really important. While many partnerships flourish through…

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AI in Procurement Recruitment

Why AI Won’t Replace Humans in Procurement Recruitment

25/09/25

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries at lightning speed, and recruitment is no exception. In procurement recruitment, AI-powered tools are…

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Procurement Consultancy Services

Beyond Cost Savings: How Modern Procurement Drives Strategic Value

29/08/25

When many people think about procurement, the first thing that comes to mind is cost cutting. While reducing spend will…

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Procurement Recruitment - No Agencies Please

Procurement Recruitment – “No Agencies Please!”

21/07/25

Introduction: Not using a specialist procurement recruitment agency can lead to several challenges and risks, especially when hiring for critical…

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Procurement Certifications

Top Procurement Certifications to Boost Your Career in 2025

15/07/25

Introduction As procurement and supply chain management grows and evolves, standing still is not an option. As technology reshapes industries…

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Procurement Career Progression

How to Progress from a Tactical Buyer to a Strategic Sourcing Manager

18/06/25

The move from a Tactical Buyer to a Strategic Sourcing Manager is more than just a title change, it’s a…

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What's Going On in Procurement Recruitment

June 2025 Update: What’s Really Going on in the Procurement Recruitment Market?

13/06/25

It’s the question we’re hearing at The Procurement Hive from everyone – candidates, clients, and hiring managers alike: “What’s happening…

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Small Procurement Consultancy

Advantages of Partnering with a Smaller Procurement Consultancy

10/06/25

Introduction: When it comes to choosing a procurement consultancy, businesses often face the decision of going with a larger, well-known…

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What to Avoid When Selecting a Procurement Consultancy Partner

What to Avoid When Selecting a Procurement Consultancy Partner

07/04/25

Red Flags & What to Look for Instead Why Choosing the Right Procurement Consultancy Partner Matters In today’s fast-moving and…

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Thoughts from a Procurement Recruitment Agency – Toxic Corporate Cultures

25/03/25

As a Procurement Consultancy and Procurement Recruitment agency, The Procurement Hive has experienced many cultures and behaviours. In an ideal…

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“Ghosting” in Recruitment

11/02/25

Why time kills all Recruitment Processes and how to keep the engagement with your candidate… In today’s competitive procurement recruitment…

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