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The Best of PurchTips 2011<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

PurchTips edition #246<\/p>\n<\/div>

What Has PurchTips Taught You This Year?<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>

ANNOUNCEMENT: Before we get to our best articles of 2011, I wanted to let you know that our website, www.NextLevelPurchasing.com, will look very different as of December 29, 2011. We are adding a bunch of new features and making it easier than ever to navigate to the helpful educational purchasing content you’ve come to expect from the Next Level Purchasing Association (NLPA). You’ll still have access to all of your benefits as a member, but it may take a little time to get to know (and hopefully love) the new look.<\/p>\n

OK, now for the best articles of 2011…<\/p>\n

The end of the year is always a good time for reflecting on what you learned in the past 12 months and what you can do better in the coming year. So, we’ve made this edition is our 2nd annual “Best of PurchTips” edition!<\/p>\n

Whether you are a new subscriber and missed earlier editions or you’re a long-time subscriber interested in refreshing your memory on the valuable things you’ve already learned, I think that the following articles are worth another look:<\/p>\n

Use Negotiation Skills To Elevate Purchasing –\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/purchnegotiationskills<\/a><\/p>\n

How To Justify Early Purchasing Involvement –\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4mpzkvs<\/a><\/p>\n

The 4 Missing Strategic Sourcing Goals –\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3pcwrkr<\/a><\/p>\n

Here Is Your End-of-Negotiation Strategy –\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/43ar675<\/a><\/p>\n

A 13-Point Procurement Ethics Checklist –\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/43wseb5<\/a><\/p>\n

A 19-Point Supply Risk Checklist –\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/7uk4efe<\/a><\/p>\n

4 Words Your Supply Chain Resume Needs –\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/bqzqekd<\/a><\/p>\n

The NLPA staff and I wish you a Happy New Year!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Do You Want a More Rewarding Procurement Career?<\/h5><\/div>
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Are you tired of not getting enough opportunities, respect, and money out of your procurement career? Well, guess what? Nothing will change unless you take action towards becoming a world-class procurement professional.<\/p>\n

Earning your SPSM Certification is the action to take if you want to bring the most modern procurement practices into your organization and achieve your career potential. Download the SPSM Certification Guide today to learn how to get started on your journey to a more rewarding procurement career!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Need Better Performance From Your Procurement Team?<\/h5><\/div>
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Are you a procurement leader whose team isn\u2019t achieving the results you know are possible? Maybe it\u2019s not enough cost savings. Or frustrating performance from the supply base. Or dissatisfied internal customers.<\/p>\n

You need a performance improvement plan that\u2019s easy to implement and quick to produce results. The NLPA can help.<\/p>\n

Download our whitepaper \u201cThe Procurement Leader\u2019s Guide To A More Successful Team.\u201d You\u2019ll learn the 7 steps for transforming your staff into a results-producing, world-class procurement team.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Are You Getting The Most Out of Your NLPA Membership?<\/h5><\/div>
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Members of the NLPA get more than just articles like this by email. As a member, you also get access to:<\/p>\n