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👋 Welcome Katherine Eyles! Katherine joins our Hong Kong team as a Managing Consultant. She transferred from the Melbourne office of our parent company, Bain & Company, where she led procurement strategy projects and large-scale cost-reduction programs. She brings extensive experience in procurement and value generation across the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Her expertise spans procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, and digital-led innovation. She has strong corporate and people management skills and leverages both to build relationships and drive successful outcomes. As a Managing Consultant, she will be collaborating closely with ArcBlue clients to drive procurement excellence, unlock efficiencies and create long-term value. We're excited to have you on the team, Katherine! #arcbluecrew #welcome #newteammember #hr #hongkong #arcblue #procurement #consultant

Don't miss out on our upcoming online procurement training courses! Our interactive courses are delivered live by our experienced procurement trainers and are the perfect way to upskill yourself or your team members. Book now using the links below: • Negotiation Essentials | 24 - 25 March: https://hubs.la/Q03cdY4T0 • Category Management | 27 - 28 March: https://hubs.la/Q03cf3hy0 📢 Last minute offer! We are offering a 25% discount for Negotiation Essentials and Category Management! Register now for any of the two courses above and use 25OFF to apply the discount or reach out to training@arcblue.com. Other upcoming courses: • Probity & Ethics | 31 March - 1 April: https://hubs.la/Q03cf0Bl0 • Sourcing Essentials | 3 - 4 April: https://hubs.la/Q03cdZ3G0 📆 View the full calendar here: https://hubs.la/Q03cf0JK0 #arcblue #procurement #online #training

Final weeks - make sure you don't miss your opportunity to take the Procurement Maturity Self-Assessment! 🖱️Click here to participate: https://hubs.la/Q03c0Fw40 This self-assessed version of ArcBlue’s Procurement Maturity Diagnostic is designed to help procurement leaders evaluate their organisation’s maturity. Assess your function across the ArcBlue 9 Dimensions of Procurement Excellence: ✔️ Leadership & Influence ✔️ People & Skills ✔️ Organisation ✔️ Process & Governance ✔️ Value Realisation & Results ✔️ Category Management ✔️ Technology ✔️ Sustainability ✔️ Supplier Management Curious to see where you stand? Take the self-assessment today and uncover insights into your procurement function’s strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for growth. It takes less than 15 minutes to complete and is entirely free of charge. Once completed, you’ll receive a detailed report with a breakdown of your self-ratings across the 9 dimensions, with average maturity levels to benchmark your scores against. If you’re a procurement leader within Asia Pacific, take your self-assessment here: https://hubs.la/Q03c0Fw40 View the 2024 reports using the links below: Asia: https://hubs.la/Q03c0Dck0 Australia and New Zealand: https://hubs.la/Q03c0F9K0 #procurement #maturity #CPO #procurementleaders

💭 “Think about making the (savings) program an ongoing program and ideally build the muscle internally in your business to have that mindset around productivity…” ArcBlue’s Savings Programme experts, Chris Hodgson MCIPS and Chris Gardner, take a deep dive with ArcBlue Director Daniel Renfrey MCIPS into building sustainable savings programs, celebrating wins, and attracting the right talent to thrive in high-pressure, value-driven environments. This is part three of a 4-part cost optimisation series. Watch parts 1 and 2: 1️⃣How Data is Transforming the Procurement Landscape - https://hubs.la/Q03c0zJd0 2️⃣Buy Better & Spend Better - Capturing the Benefits - https://hubs.la/Q03c0zTy0 #costoptimisation #savingsprograms #procurementspend #procurementdata #procurement #savings

Global trade shifts are reshaping cost structures, and businesses are feeling the impact. Nearly 40% of executives expect double-digit increases in product input costs due to tariffs, prompting many to rethink financial forecasts and capital allocation. - Bain & Company, Tariffs Are Shaking Up Investment Priorities, https://hubs.la/Q03bFw920 With most companies investing in supply chains and technology while maintaining debt repayment and dividends, cost-cutting remains a key strategy to offset tariff-related expenses. 💭 How is your organisation funding its tariff mitigation efforts? Access the full Bain & Company insight here: https://hubs.la/Q03bFw920 #procurement #supplychain #rightshoring #tariffs #tradepolicies #globaltrade

"International Women's Day (#IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues still impacting women's advancement. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about women's equality." https://hubs.la/Q039SdZ50 Let’s all strive for a world where bias, stereotypes, and discrimination no longer hold anyone back — a world where our differences are not just accepted but celebrated! 💪 Progress happens when we move forward together. Together, let's #AccelerateAction! #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #GenderEquality #Inclusion

"The wedding was booked for Saturday in Brisbane, and after a family conference yesterday morning, we pulled together and planned the wedding within 4 hours." - Justin Sara MCIPS MAICD FGIA, ArcBlue Director for South Australia & State/Federal Government Most people spend months planning a wedding, but Justin, ArcBlue Director and father-of-the-bride, pulled off a miracle celebration in just 4 hours to beat Cyclone Alfred! Justin’s procurement instincts kicked in to 'deliver' an unforgettable day for his daughter. When you work in procurement, you know how to make things happen – FAST. Congratulations and best wishes to the newlyweds! 🥂 📢 Listen to the full story here: https://hubs.la/Q039SdGY0 #procurement #wedding

The countdown is on for the Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference in Sydney! We're looking forward to connecting with finance leaders and hearing about the latest trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the future of finance. 👋 Visit our booth to meet Chris Hodgson MCIPS & Chris Gardner and explore how ArcBlue can help unlock savings in your business. See you there! #GartnerFinance #ArcBlue #CFO #Conference

What makes Capital Procurement different? In this video, ArcBlue Director for Infrastructure & Renewables Procurement Daniel Renfrey MCIPS and Senior Infrastructure Consultant Edwin Beh explore why procurement teams often struggle with capital projects, how data and strategic insights can bridge the gap, and what organisations can do to drive success in this space. Transcript: https://hubs.la/Q039my7w0 #procurement #capitalprojects #capitalprocurement #data #analytics

Catch ArcBlue Managing Director Chris Newman at Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA)’s first quarterly meetup of the year today! He’ll be joining a panel of industry leaders to discuss ‘Access to Markets’ — covering everything from finding customers and sales channels to procurement opportunities for social enterprises. A great chance to gain insights and connect with like-minded professionals! #SocialEnterprise #AccessToMarkets #Procurement #NSW #ACT #SocialProcurement