Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Explore industry news, insights, and updates from The National Procurement Awards.

Who will make the cut? The National Procurement Awards 2025 shortlist draws near

Author: April Lara

The countdown is on for the National Procurement Awards 2025, and anticipation is building across Ireland’s procurement community.

Jordan’s wheat procurement exposes fragility in global grain markets

Author: AInvest

Jordan’s 2025 wheat procurement strategy highlights how fragmented tenders, shifting pricing terms and partial fulfilments are reshaping near-term grain market volatility.

Kudankulam outage threatens higher power costs in southern India

Author: Alarabiya English

India has shut Unit 1 of its Kudankulam nuclear reactor in Tamil Nadu for scheduled maintenance, removing 1,000 MW of capacity from the grid during peak summer demand.

Supply Nation faces backlash over Indigenous business exclusion

Author: National Indigenous Times

Supply Nation’s decision to reconvene its Leadership Roundtable without any Indigenous-owned business representation has sparked criticism from Indigenous leaders and federal politicians.

Veteran-owned businesses gain direct access to Fortune 500 supply chains

Author: News Wire

The NVBDC National Conference has become a powerful business engagement platform where certified veteran-owned businesses connect directly with Fortune 500 corporations managing billions in procurement spend.

McKeever Hotels strengthens growth strategy with new procurement lead

Author: Business eye

McKeever Hotels has appointed Stella Grant as Group Procurement Manager, a new role designed to unify purchasing across its seven-hotel portfolio while supporting local suppliers and driving quality.

Alibaba redefines global trade with AI-powered Accio Agent

Author: Malaysia Sun

Alibaba International has unveiled Accio Agent, a breakthrough in AI for global trade that automates 70% of traditionally manual sourcing and product development tasks.

Procurement momentum

Author: April Lara

Procurement today is emerging as a cornerstone of national progress and strategic innovation.

Meet the judges behind the National Procurement Awards 2025

Author: April Lara

The National Procurement Awards bring together a panel of highly experienced professionals who collectively bring deep expertise from across procurement, supply chain management, academia, and public and private sectors.

Tariff tensions reshape China-plus-one strategy

Author: FinancialTimes

China’s bid to diversify manufacturing through offshore expansion is faltering as fresh US tariffs hit Southeast Asia and crack down on transshipped goods.

Discover What's Happening

The National Procurement Awards 2025

November 6th, 2025

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry

Business Sustainability Updates, Straight to Your Inbox

Explore our newsletters

Join our Newsletter to receive the latest industry trends, expert tips, and exclusive insights delivered straight to your inbox!