{"id":2552,"date":"2008-11-13T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2008-11-13T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/2008\/11\/13\/procurement-discussions-pick-up-on-linkedin-spsm-group\/"},"modified":"2022-07-07T04:24:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T08:24:36","slug":"procurement-discussions-pick-up-on-linkedin-spsm-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/blog\/procurement-discussions-pick-up-on-linkedin-spsm-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Procurement Discussions Pick Up On LinkedIn SPSM Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For those of you who haven\u2019t checked in recently, the SPSM Group on LinkedIn has been gradually picking up in terms of activity. There have been many discussions started and some interesting opinions and advice shared.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/businesses\/membership\/\">Become a member of one of the world\u2019s largest procurement associations today.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are just some of the questions\/topics that have started discussions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the three most important tasks of any Sourcing or Procurement top professional managing a team of 30 FTE and spend of $ 200 Mn?<\/li>\n<li>Recession Proof Purchasing Strategies \u2013 How to Monitor a Suppliers Financial Status?<\/li>\n<li>Salary ranges in Souther California for Senior Procurement and Sourcing professionals targeted specifically to negotiate Indirect Spend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t joined the SPSM Group on LinkedIn yet, now is a great time. You will be welcomed with open arms. 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