The importance of sustainable purchasing and supply

What would happen if Christmas trees were not available until Easter? How would you feel if you tried to buy a coffee at your favourite high street café only to be told they had run out of coffee beans? Making sure the key components that a business or service relies on are available when needed is the responsibility of the purchasing role. Purchasing and supply – also known as procurement – may appear to be a ‘hidden’ function in many organisations. In fact, procurement is…