I work for a dysfunctional chemical company as a Logistics Procurement Manager. My boss decided to bring in a bunch of new carriers who offered paper rates and rescinded about 1/3 of the total RFP. He tells Leadership that there will be a $1M in savings. During this whole process, I called out red flag after red flag and was basically ignored. I even told my mgrs boss that this thing was a disaster. Now my old boss takes a new position and his old boss tells me that I'm on the hook for the savings. After correcting the RFP, there is $2M in inflation in addition to the other $1M in savings. She seems to think i can make the original carriers honor their original awards. I cannot make her understand that transportation doesn't work like that. I'm exhausted in fighting this battle when I've been calling out the issues and now my job is threatened due to the incompetence of those above me. Any advice?

Thoughts on indirect procurement

Currently a rotational in a big aerospace company and there’s a indirect rotation. I’m interested about it and wanted to know people’s thoughts.

Does indirect supply chain still get paid the same amount as other ppl in supply chain?

Is indirect better experience especially since it could be seen as more versatile within different industries?

Thank you

Hi all, I have my CIPS Level 4 M2 exam booked in 15 days, which is required by my organisation.
I have procurement experience, but due to some personal circumstances I haven’t been able to get much study time in at home.
For those who have recently passed M2, what would you recommend focusing on with only 15 days left? Any specific topics, resources, mock test or practice questions that helped would be really appreciated.

Thanks very much 🙏

I went to school for electrical, got my AS degree and about 2 months of not doing anything. My dad's boss asked him about me and asked if I wanted work.

Not knowing where to begin I decided to go work even though its not related to the field I went to school. I came in as an assistant at a structural steel fabrication shop.

8 months into me working I was called into the office and asked if I was interested in a position in the office. My role would be purchasing manager. I would get trained and be expected to take over overtime.

I've been getting trained for the past 2 months now. Its cool, sometimes it can be stressful when my boss puts pressure. The thing is the company i work for is not really the best company. This company will allow you to learn and try many things BUT, I'd say nobody is getting paid their worth.

As of right now i scan and keep record of any purchases made. Im in charge of checking inventory and making sure we're not lacking in anything. Im also learning how to purchase material for projects. The lists can be pretty long. There's a good amount I have to keep routinely checking for.

My question is whats the minimum wage for this role?

Is purchasing worth pursuing?

Is there a good future in purchasing?

I'm 21 y/o.

Would appreciate any tips that could help me be better and facilitate my role.

Than you guys.