Conversations


Do you have a mentor?Do you have a mentor? In Purchasing's October 2009 issue, chief editor Paul Teague writes in his column about our supply chain manager of the year American Airline's John MacLean. He bases much of the piece on a conversation he had with Brent Shinall, vice president of global supply chain at Helix ......
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Health-care sourcing with a public optionRecently, Senior Editor Susan Avery started a conversation in the War Room on the potential impact on employee-benefits sourcing of health-care reform. Now, the Senate and House are both considering specific legislation that includes a public option for health care. So the question is this: Would ......
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News


New supply chain exec at U.S. Steel | 2009-11-05Lukac promoted to VP, supply...
Opportunities in purchasing are starting to open up | 2009-10-29Recruiter advises: Now's the time to look for a purchasing...
ISM members to vote on membership expansion proposal | 2009-10-29Upcoming vote will determine if ISM membership restrictions are lifted and membership is opened...
What's Your Problem? | 2009-10-15No, really, we want to know your problems! In fact, we want to connect you with other supply...
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Blogs



Posted By Susan Avery | 11.17.2009
Waiting for the recession to end before beginning a job search? First, look at this.

Now may be a good time for purchasing professionals to brush up on certain skills. Results of Purchasing’s salary survey show respondents who hold professional certification earn more than their peers.


Posted By Susan Avery | 11.10.2009
Say what you want about procurement outsourcing, it’s one area that’s hiring

We’re not yet ready to reveal results of our salary survey, but we can tell you this much…