More than just the job
13 September 2012
HR has been a difficult area for many purchasing departments. But there are some high-profile success stories. Jane Simms reports on how they have been achieved
It is well known that procurement professionals have extended their influence into many areas of business over recent years. But one department holding out against this trend has been human resources.
Partly this is down to ignorance about procurement’s role and the benefits it can deliver – a typical response from any department that has the slide rule passed...