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The evening of the 28th September saw hundreds of logistics and supply chain professionals gather at the Hilton Park Lane for the Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards.

In a news story that will interest many of those involved in logistics recruitment, a recent Gartner survey has found that while a third of supply chain executives believe that their organisation is ready for change, this view is only shared by 13% of the wider workforce.

As specialists in supply chain recruitment, we like to keep up to date with the latest logistics, supply chain or recruitment news.

We have already seen plenty of headlines related to the recruitment sector post-Brexit, and by no means is this relevant only to logistics recruitment in which we have a particular interest here at Bis Henderson.

As award-winning supply chain, procurement and logistics recruitment specialists, we’ve received our fair share of questions regarding the future of recruitment after the UK leaves the European Union.

It may be easy for employers to overlook the fact that in addition to a great product or service, selecting the right staff is crucial to securing a competitive advantage within the market place.

As you prepare to enter a new trading year and the competition to secure the best candidates to fill vacant Chief Procurement Officer roles increases, it’s essential for procurement recruitment campaigns to be not only pro-active, but also imaginative.

Bis Henderson’s consultants appreciate that procurement recruitment requires a long-term hiring strategy, with forward planning being equally important as a rapid response to client’s urgent need to fill a vacant role.

NOVUS, the degree scheme designed to encourage tomorrow’s supply chain professionals, is a proud recipient of a European Supply Chain Excellence Award – winning in the Training & Professional Development category.

Although a relatively new position, there is now a growing recognition of the importance of a Chief Procurement Officer within the supply chain organisation. Many employers are aware that the centralisation of expenditure and the tight control of expenses is paramount.