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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.

Good news from London last night. The Novus Trust has won the “Training and Professional Development” Award at the Logistics and Supply Chain Awards. Fantastic achievement moving Novus forward in training students to be supply chain professionals.

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.

No matter how urgent the need to hire staff for a new logistics job or to replace existing employees, a great deal is at risk if crucial steps are missed.

We’re are often asked why they would recommend a career in supply chain management. Many suitable candidates are unaware of the wide opportunities that are open to them within the industry