Procurement pulse

Procurement never sits still. This week alone shows how political tensions, sporting ambitions, retail commitments and digital setbacks converge on one stage. China’s medtech curbs signal national interests redefining global supplier access. Lidl’s €40 million Donegal spend highlights how local ties remain powerful drivers of resilience. Northern Ireland’s IT delays costing millions remind us that the pace of delivery is as crucial as vision. As Ireland fast-tracks a €35 million cricket stadium and Dublin prepares 300 new bike lockers, procurement decisions shape not only balance sheets but how communities thrive. 

Beneath every contract, investment or policy lies the same truth: procurement holds the levers that can build confidence, forge alliances and unlock growth.