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Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Embraer, the Brazil-based aircraft manufacturer, has partnered with India's Hindalco Industries for aluminium sourcing to support its global aircraft production. The agreement strengthens Embraer's supply chain diversification and supports Hindalco's aerospace sector expansion.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

National Express, the UK-based bus and coach operator, is overhauling its energy procurement model through a partnership with ZEOnBe SQE. The initiative will optimise electricity purchasing for the company's expanding electric bus fleet across Britain.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Microsoft Ireland has achieved 100 per cent renewable energy for its Irish operations through power purchase agreements and on-site generation. The milestone supports the company's global commitment to carbon-negative operations by 2030.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Foodbuy Group, the UK-based purchasing organisation of Compass Group, has launched ProcurED to provide procurement services for the education sector. The division offers access to over £2.5 billion in buying power for nurseries, schools, colleges and universities.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Penny Software, a Saudi Arabia-based AI procurement technology provider, has launched its UK office in Derby under Northern Ireland entrepreneur Henry Joseph-Grant. The platform serves enterprises across 75 countries, targeting UK, Ireland and European markets.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The national procurement sector serves as a critical lever for economic value, supply chain resilience and strategic resource allocation, shaping how organisations secure goods and services whilst supporting broader policy objectives. Across excellence recognition, supplier commitment and major capital deployment, the profession demonstrates increasing sophistication in balancing competing priorities and delivering measurable impact. On the heels of 2025’s standout performers, dual recognition underscores the multifaceted nature of procurement excellence. 'Compass Group Ireland wins dual awards at National Procurement Awards 2025' highlights how leading organisations are excelling across multiple dimensions of procurement practice, setting standards that elevate professional expectations. Furthermore, sustained supplier relationships signal commitment to domestic economic development. 'Lidl Ireland surpasses €2b in annual Irish supplier procurement' demonstrates how major retailers are embedding local sourcing into core strategy, creating economic multiplier effects whilst strengthening supply chain proximity and responsiveness. Lastly, major infrastructure investment reflects procurement's role in enabling technological advancement. 'Eutelsat secures €1b financing for OneWeb satellite procurement' illustrates how strategic capital deployment underpins ambitious infrastructure programmes that require sophisticated procurement frameworks and long-term financial structuring. These developments reveal procurement as a strategic discipline driving tangible outcomes. Explore each article to understand how these initiatives are shaping procurement's evolving role.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Awarded for innovation and collaboration in 2025, Compass Group Ireland won dual awards at the National Procurement Awards, setting new benchmarks in digital procurement and sustainable food sourcing as the sector looks to 2026.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Eutelsat, the France-based satellite operator, has secured €1 billion in financing for OneWeb satellite procurement and network expansion. The funding will support manufacturing and launch of additional low Earth orbit satellites across the combined fleet.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Didero, a US-based procurement automation platform for manufacturing, has secured $30 million (€27.6 million) in Series A funding. The San Francisco company's platform automates sourcing and supplier management for manufacturers across North America and Europe.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Louth County Council has allocated €100,000 for an LGBTQ+ inclusion project through its 2026 budget. The project will deliver training, community engagement and policy development to support LGBTQ+ inclusion across council services.