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"Businesses that plan ahead won’t just weather the storm, but may find new opportunities to reshape their supply strategies in a way that future-proofs operations beyond this wave of trade disruption." Our EVP Simon Geale recently spoke with TechRound about how businesses can best attempt to plan for and remain nimble to proposed incoming tariffs. Read more from Simon and a host of business experts here: https://lnkd.in/dkJS3CFs #Tariffs #SupplyChain #Procurement

? Why is public procurement so challenging? Private sector buyers focus on value, quality, and risk. Public sector buyers must also: - Deliver government policy - Ensure supply continuity in critical areas like health and infrastructure. - Align diverse stakeholders - citizens, politicians, and experts. - Navigate evolving regulations, from the Procurement Act to case law. Failure to comply can lead to a Procurement Challenge - where a bidder disputes an award decision. Learn about the risks and how to reduce them in our article here: https://lnkd.in/efRQ-JFn

We're proud to be sponsoring and attending the Big Ideas Summit next week in London?? The summit is calling on procurement's boldest thinkers to face what's next by diving into the areas that are defining our profession. This year's theme is 'Face the Future: AI & You.' Our EVP, Simon Geale, will be talking to attendees about how to separate the hype from the real game-changers in the latest ProcureTech developments. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gEFcm5h3 #BigIdeasSummit #ProcurementLeaders

An element that has a strong influence on the success of implementing a new program for CPOs is ensuring senior team members across the company are engaged from the very beginning. In our new CPO report, John Lewis Partnership's Head of Procurement, Tim Brennan, shared why it's so important to ensure business-wide buy-in in order to get the best results. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ed8Wqnup ? #CPO #ProcurementInsights #Procurement

? This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re celebrating the incredible women of Proxima and the leaders who are driving change. This week, we had the privilege of hearing from Dame Inga Beale, the first former female CEO of Lloyd's of London and a champion for workplace equality. She shared with us her inspiring journey, her insights on inclusive leadership, and the importance of this year’s theme: #AcceleratingAction. While progress has been made, she highlighted the need to do more to support the next generation of women in leadership. "I was especially inspired by Inga’s message of: “To drive long term success, include people in designing the future”. Often, as a leader, I think I’m supposed to have all the answers. This helped me to remember that across the wider team, everyone has a view and can provide a piece of the puzzle." - Ashley Clark, Vice President Thank you for joining us, Dame Inga Beale! And thank you to all the women at Proxima for what you do every day. ??

To mark Employee Appreciation Day, we wanted to give all those who work at Proxima a huge shout out ??? At Proxima, our people deliver bold solutions to procurement challenges, ensuring we and our clients are constantly evolving and learning. We know that everyone who works at Proxima is unique and deserves to be recognized for what they do and the boldness they bring to work every day. Thank you! If you want to join our incredible team, check out our open roles: https://lnkd.in/eHNWuAXd ? #EmployeeAppreciationDay #Procurement #Hiring

Proxima expands into the DACH region – covered by Handelsblatt ?? We’re delighted that Handelsblatt, Germany's leading financial and business newspaper, recently sat down to talk to our SVP, Rene Petri, about our continued expansion in Europe and new office in the DACH region. This marks an important step for Proxima in supporting businesses in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with strategic procurement and supply chain optimization. ? The Proxima team, led by René, is bringing agile procurement strategies, measurable efficiency gains, and sustainable transformation to the region – for companies looking to leverage procurement as a driver of growth. ?? Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ez9iMkMv ? #DACH #Procurement #SupplyChain

Are you struggling to develop a robust procurement strategy to tackle your Scope 3 emissions? ? We have developed The Scope 3 Strategy Collective, a 16-week, Proxima-coached, self-delivery program designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to build a procurement strategy specifically targeting Scope 3 emissions reduction. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? This collaborative and informative program will help you drive meaningful change. Built with insights from the Scope 3 Peer Group, and Oliver Hurrey, it's the opportunity to' deliver' rather than 'track' - on Scope 3. Learn more and sign up for further details about The Scope 3 Strategy Collective here: https://lnkd.in/eQnXGwPu ?

?? The US has today introduced 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, raising concerns about increased costs and potential supply chain disruptions for businesses worldwide. ? Our Executive Vice President, Simon Geale, shared his insights on what this means for global businesses and how they can respond: "The introduction of 25% US tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico has been trailed for some time, but global businesses are now facing the music with them coming into force. We can expect this to send a ripple effect through global supply chains, causing cost increases and production delays. Many US and European companies depend on international supply networks, and these new trade barriers could force businesses to renegotiate contracts and find new ways to manage rising costs. ? "The ripple effects will be particularly pronounced in industries dependent on cross-border trade, such as automotive, technology, and consumer goods, where tariffs can lead to higher prices for both businesses and consumers. Some of the sectors Trump wants to future-proof and like many policies, this is a bet, and time will tell. But during that time there will be winners and losers. ? "Companies should look at diversifying their supplier base, building stronger regional partnerships, and investing in digital supply chain solutions that enhance visibility and flexibility. Some businesses may pass costs on to customers, but those that plan ahead and find ways to reduce risk will be in a stronger position to stay competitive." ? #SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #Tariffs

Lauren Feery, CPO at DS Smith, was one of the contributors to our latest CPO Report. In it she highlighted the complex landscape that procurement leaders will need to navigate this year. ? In particular, Lauren outlines that balancing financial goals, sustainability objectives and wider business needs is becoming more challenging for many working in the sector. She cites a number of reasons for this - from the financial pressures companies face to issues around declining investments in decarbonization. ? What's the solution? Lauren talks us through her approach of collaborating with partners and making decisions that are informed by the whole rather than the parts. ? You can read more here ?? https://lnkd.in/ed8Wqnup