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Jonathan O'Brien @jonathan_obrien

CEO of @Pos_Purchasing. #Procurement Transformation, #CategoryManagement #SRM #Negotiation expert. Experienced trainer, consultant and award-winning author

Joined June 2009
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Procurement Strategies & Innovation@PSIevent
6 Feb 2024
Join us at #PSI24 for FREE and head over to stand 19 to meet with @pos_purchasing Register here: bit.ly/47fA21Q View our other sponsors here: bit.ly/48FaN9Q
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How to #negotiate more effectively as a professional: No. 3 "Know when to walk away": bit.ly/3vbJSUd. Via Citizenside.com #negotiating #negotiation

Mastering 8 Essential Negotiation Skills for Professionals | CitizenSide

Understand the importance of negotiation and how it can help your business grow. Here are 8 essential skills to mastering negotiation, so you can unlock greater success in your business endeavors.

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Learn how Andreas Takacs, CPO of @greencargo, implemented category management and #SRM from scratch with help from our 5i® Category Management process. Tune in to episode 31 of The @ProcurementShow #podcast now: bit.ly/35OOTCX. #CSR
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How to enhance your #supplychain resilience: bit.ly/3tfSaKu via @SCBrain. #Suppliers #procurement #purchasing

Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience: A Modular Approach

Achieving resilience in supply chains is essential, but it's crucial to implement measures carefully so they do not hinder or conflict with other competing priorities.

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Season's Greetings from Positive Purchasing! 🎄 As 2023 comes to an end, we reflect on our achievements this year and anticipate a bright #2024! 🥳 #Plymouthbusiness #businessgrowth #SaaSdevelopment
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Deck the halls! 🎄Check out these snaps from our Christmas team day. We had a fun-filled day of planning and mince pies in the office, followed by creative lino printing at Ocean Studios in @RoyalWilliamYd and tasty food and drinks @theLOUNGERS! 😆 #Plymouthbusiness #festive
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Looking for #categorymanagement training in 2024? We’re running our next public course in January and February! Discover the game-changing benefits of a comprehensive #categorystrategy, from cost reduction to improved supply-side #sustainability. Book now: bit.ly/3sXOqwU
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Don't miss out on our upcoming #Supplier Relationship #Management course! Gain valuable skills to manage key #suppliers and achieve your business goals for 2024. Taking place in April, find out more & book your place here: bit.ly/481grSY. #Purchasing #procurementtraining
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Unlock the secrets to successful #negotiations with these great insights: bit.ly/3TbzE0j. Via @Radio_Ink #negotiating #negotiation #negotiationskills

Leave Nothing On The Table: How Six Strong Women Negotiate - Radio Ink

Jeff McHugh shares negotiation secrets from six women in leadership roles on how women can make sure how to not leave money on the table.

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Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a crucial interpersonal & intrapersonal skill, according to @martinevolution - Managing Director of @evolutionpcd. Learn how #NLP can benefit every department in episode 33 of The @ProcurementShow #podcast: bit.ly/35OOTCX.
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"Supply chain professionals want more technologies such as #AI for visibility and traceability in 2024; however, #sustainability and reshoring are long-term strategies". Read more here: bit.ly/47HSCQu. Via @TechTargetNews #supplychainmanagement #digitalprocurement

Supply chain wanes in 2025, but resilience remains key trend | Tech...

Supply chain trends for 2025 will focus on resilience, agility and generative AI integration, but there are challenges in keeping strategic importance.

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If you want to seal a deal, these 4 #negotiationtips from @Forbes are a must-read! bit.ly/40YI7G9 #negotiate #negotiating #negotiation
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Increasing consumer pressure plays a huge part in how organizations develop their #sustainability initiatives. Our blog explores how #ALDI delivers #sustainability, featuring Katharina Wortmann, Director of Sustainability Strategy for ALDI SOUTH Group: bit.ly/4ab809U
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Top tips on how to successfully manage #supplier relationships from sportswear giant Adidas: bit.ly/3sWv4YW via @ProcurementMag #SCM #purchasing #procurement

How Adidas manage their supplier relationships

With a global and multi-tiered supply chain, how does sportswear giant Adidas manage their many supplier relationships ?

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Ever considered Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) training for your organization? Check out episode 33 of The @ProcurementShow #podcast where @martinevolution delves into the importance of #NLP organization-wide: bit.ly/35OOTCX.
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I am delivering a seminar on ‘Driving innovation in the public sector and procurement’s key role to enable this’ at the Public Procurement and Purchasing Innovations Conference 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden! Taking place on 24-25 January, book here: bit.ly/47BV2A2. #CSR #ESG
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8 #negotiationskills you need: No. 7 "Get ahead of your weaknesses": bit.ly/49QKMFG via Citizenside #negotiation #negotiating #negotiate
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Check out this article from @Forbes on ways to enhance your #supplychain and ensure your manufacturer's long-term success: bit.ly/49RZsV1. #Purchasing #SCM #procurement
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Discover the benefits of investing in a Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) course for your organization on the latest episode of The @ProcurementShow! Learn how #NLP can help organization-wide, not just in #procurement: bit.ly/35OOTCX.
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