To wrap up 2020, we highlight the top 10 SIG Speaks blogs of the year. From sustainable sourcing to mastering the art of negotiation, this year has been filled with thought leadership to help weather the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Guide to Understanding Category Management
By drilling down on spend categories, procurement can become established as a trusted advisor to the business. Check out our guide for a category management template to build your business case.
7 Sourcing Business Models to Improve Sourcing Effectiveness
This article outlines seven sourcing business models that organizations should consider to improve their sourcing effectiveness and get the best results from supplier relationships.
Measurable Success: 7 New KPIs to Optimize Your Procurement Pipeline
This article outlines seven sourcing business models that organizations should consider to improve their sourcing effectiveness and get the best results from supplier relationships.
Procurement KPIs that every CPO, Supply Manager and Buyer Needs to Know
In this introduction to KPIs and related considerations, Spend Matters' Chief Research Officer examines not only which KPIs matter, but also how to use them and expand them to support procurement’s broadening role — and also how certain KPI approaches can mislead.
Talking to Your Tail Spend – Chapter 4: Frameworks to Manage and Find Savings
In this final chapter, we'll explore the ways you can find savings in your tail and how to build a strategic sourcing framework to help you manage it going forward.
How to Become a Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional
Want to join the growing ranks of Certified Third Party Risk Management professionals? Learn about SIG University's pending accreditation, changes to the program and how to earn a certification in 2020.
Desmond Williams is the digital marketing coordinator for SIG. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurship and a minor in Sociology from The Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. With a background in Marketing and Sales, relationships are at the core of his values.
To wrap up 2020, we highlight the top 10 SIG Speaks blogs of the year. From sustainable sourcing to mastering the art of negotiation, this year has been filled with thought leadership to help weather the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Guide to Understanding Category Management
By drilling down on spend categories, procurement can become established as a trusted advisor to the business. Check out our guide for a category management template to build your business case.
20 Questions About Life Post-COVID-19
SIG CEO & President Dawn Tiura discusses the future that lies ahead post-COVID-19.
Sustainable Sourcing 101
This guide provides a basic overview on sustainable sourcing, including links to resources.
7 Sourcing Business Models to Improve Sourcing Effectiveness
This article outlines seven sourcing business models that organizations should consider to improve their sourcing effectiveness and get the best results from supplier relationships.
Measurable Success: 7 New KPIs to Optimize Your Procurement Pipeline
This article outlines seven sourcing business models that organizations should consider to improve their sourcing effectiveness and get the best results from supplier relationships.
Procurement KPIs that every CPO, Supply Manager and Buyer Needs to Know
In this introduction to KPIs and related considerations, Spend Matters' Chief Research Officer examines not only which KPIs matter, but also how to use them and expand them to support procurement’s broadening role — and also how certain KPI approaches can mislead.
Talking to Your Tail Spend – Chapter 4: Frameworks to Manage and Find Savings
In this final chapter, we'll explore the ways you can find savings in your tail and how to build a strategic sourcing framework to help you manage it going forward.
How to Become a Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional
Want to join the growing ranks of Certified Third Party Risk Management professionals? Learn about SIG University's pending accreditation, changes to the program and how to earn a certification in 2020.
3 Tools to Master the Art of Negotiation
Learning the art of negotiation can be done with a few simple, yet effective tools.
How to Create Your Procurement Ecosystem
Total Business Alignment should influence all facets of procurement operations: from performance metrics to the project pipeline to the talent model.
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Desmond Williams is the digital marketing coordinator for SIG. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurship and a minor in Sociology from The Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. With a background in Marketing and Sales, relationships are at the core of his values.