Leading global excellence in procurement and supply

Profession of Choice Update

Emma Scott, Representation Manager

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Feedback on Be a Buyer

• Be a Buyer could be a bit Janet and John to some older audiences

• Use more photos and multi-media rather than graphics

• Create some excitement about the interesting things people buy

• More case study lead

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What’s New… • Fresh new look with a more ‘grown-

up feel’

• Short video clips showcasing young people

• Mobile responsive website

• Social media led

• Users can create their own pictures and clips

• Rebranded marketing materials

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Feedback so far…

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#iBuy Resources

• What is Procurement Presentation and Pizza Puzzle workshop

• Mini Negotiation Challenge

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More Resources

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How to Contact Schools

• Careers fairs • CV Workshops • Assistance with lessons

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Steve Hanrahan is a category manager in the John Lewis Partnership Procurement team who have recently adopted Furze Platt Senior School in Maidenhead.

Adopt a School

“We wanted to get more involved with encouraging young people to think about a career in Procurement and show them how exciting it can be. It’s also incredibly rewarding both personally and for our business to play a part in developing future Procurement professionals.” and job applications.”

The school are delighted to have the support from Steve and his colleagues at the John Lewis Partnership. Fiona Wood said:

“I’m very excited by this new venture, it’s a great opportunity for the students to hear from industry experts. The support that the students from Furze Platt will gain will be ‘CV gold dust’ to them. Not only will it help them to understand the world of work more, but it will make them stand out from their peers in other schools in terms of UCAS, college and job applications.”

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• Partnered with Careers Development Institute

• Workshops and exhibit at CDI conferences

• Adverts and editorial in CDI magazine

• E-buttons and solus email campaigns

Careers Advisors

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GSCE Business

• September this year GCSE Business syllabus update to include procurement and supply

• CIPS developed 3 lessons and materials on sourcing, managing relationships and stock control

• 400,000 students a year sit GCSE Business examinations which is great exposure for the profession

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Branch Activity

• CIPS Negotiation Challenge in partnership with Peter Jones Enterprise Academies

• Shortlisted for a CIPS SM Award 2017 - West of Scotland Branch Negotiation Challenge

• Birmingham Branch developed schools challenge materials

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How can I get involved?

• Email emma.scott@cips.org for a marketing pack

• Download one of the tools or presentations

• Register with Inspiring the Future or contact a local school

Contact us at ibuy@cips.org

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Thank you!