Rising Star Interview: Morgan Gandee

Posted: 09/21/2019 - 06:08
Author: Morgan Gandee

How did you get into this field – was it purposeful or by accident?

At Goodyear, my first engineering manager was promoted into the Global Purchasing organization. Within a short period of time he gave me the opportunity to join his team as a buyer where I became hooked on procurement, negotiations and sourcing and I have never left the profession.  
 

In what ways do you hope to influence or transform the industry?

Rising Star Interview: Eric Brumfield

Posted: 09/20/2019 - 00:46
Author: Eric Brumfield

How did you get into this field – was it purposeful or by accident?

I fell into this field by chance. I studied Industrial Engineering at Georgia Tech, and a couple of years into my degree, I found my interest in management consulting. I interviewed at different consultancies with a variety of specialties, looking for one that seemed like the right fit. After my interview at ProcureAbility, I knew I found the right organization, and they specialized in the procurement space. 
 

The ABCs of Print TCO

Posted: 09/19/2019 - 04:31
Author: Sarah Scudder
The ABCs of Print TCO
Most readers of this article are probably familiar with the concept of total cost of ownership, or TCO. Savvy procurement professionals have long recognized that the purchase price of a product or service often doesn’t capture the total cost of acquiring and using that product or service. 
 

Key Considerations in Developing Your Global Real Estate & Facilities Strategy

Posted: 09/17/2019 - 02:19
Author: Ingrid M. Fenn
Key Considerations in Developing Your Global Real Estate & Facilities Strategy
Corporate real estate executives faced with developing a global strategy for real estate and facilities services may find the task daunting. There can be substantial differences between a global strategy and a local or regional strategy. Even seasoned professionals find themselves challenged by the scale and complexities of time and distance.

Rising Star Interview: Joey Foster

Posted: 09/15/2019 - 22:24
Author: Joey Foster
Rising Star Interview: Joey Foster

How did you get into this field – was it purposeful or by accident?

My interest in sourcing sparked while studying Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University. Having just finished the introductory course on procurement, I began searching for internship opportunities focused on strategic sourcing.  
 

Rising Star Interview: Zachary Greenberger

Posted: 09/13/2019 - 23:10
Author: Zachary Greenberger
Rising Star Interview: Zachary Greenberger

How did you get into this field – was it purposeful or by accident?

A bit of both – my career started with a heavy interest in supply chain, and the desire to dive deep into and resolve complex business issues. After my first experience in strategic sourcing, I very intently pivoted to pursue a career with that focus. I felt there was a really unique ability with this type of role to influence critical decisions, develop a wide range of relationships and continuously expand my business knowledge. 
 

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