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Elecnor secures EirGrid contracts for synchronous condenser projects in Ireland
Elecnor, the Spain-based engineering firm, has secured contracts for two synchronous condenser projects in Ireland from EirGrid. The infrastructure will strengthen grid stability to support renewable energy integration across Ireland's electricity network.
Lidl Ireland procures €136m from Cork suppliers in 2025
Lidl Ireland procured more than €136 million in goods and services from Cork suppliers in 2025, supporting over 40 local producers. The procurement represents significant investment in Cork's food and agriculture sectors across multiple product categories.
Procurement Reimagined
Procurement sits at the nerve centre of modern organisational strategy, shaping how resources are sourced, managed, and deployed across every sector of the economy. Its influence on efficiency, sustainability, and competitive advantage has never been more keenly felt. Carrying forward last year's excellence, the 2025 awards highlighted the breadth of talent and innovation driving the profession onward, with 'Express Merchants Ltd shortlisted for two categories at National Procurement Awards 2025' building anticipation for what the 2026 awards will bring. Recognition of this kind reinforces the rising standards that define procurement excellence today. Furthermore, 'Foodbuy Group launches ProcurED procurement division for UK education sector' demonstrates how specialist procurement thinking is being applied to sectors with distinct and complex supply needs. It is a compelling example of the profession expanding its reach and relevance. Lastly, 'National Express partners with ZEOnBe SQE to transform energy procurement strategy' reflects the growing imperative to align procurement decisions with long-term sustainability and efficiency goals. Partnerships of this kind signal a profession that is thinking strategically about the challenges ahead. These stories capture a profession that is innovative, expansive, and central to organisational success. Explore each article to see the ideas and initiatives shaping procurement's future.
Express Merchants Ltd shortlisted for two categories at National Procurement Awards 2025
Early last year, Express Merchants Ltd was shortlisted in two categories at the National Procurement Awards 2025 for Sustainable Procurement Team of the Year and Best Private Sector Procurement Project of the Year, setting benchmarks as the 2026 awards approaches.
Embraer partners with Hindalco for strategic aluminium procurement
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.
National Express partners with ZEOnBe SQE to transform energy procurement strategy
National Express 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.
Microsoft Ireland achieves 100 per cent renewable energy through strategic procurement
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.
Foodbuy Group launches ProcurED procurement division for UK education sector
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.
Saudi procurement technology firm Penny Software opens UK office under Northern Ireland leadership
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.
Procurement Power
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.
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