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RTA earns global recognition with the (CIPS) Procurement Excellence Certification

RTA earns global recognition with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Procurement Excellence Certification

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority sets a new benchmark for public sector procurement and supply chain management with this certification

Dubai, UAE; December 19, 2024: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has successfully completed the globally acclaimed CIPS Procurement Excellence Programme, demonstrating its leadership and commitment to procurement best practices. The certification, awarded by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), was presented at RTA’s headquarters in Dubai by Ben Farrell, CEO of CIPS, and Sam Achampong, Regional Director of CIPS MENA.

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CIPS Global State of Procurement and Supply 2024 Report: 

A Comprehensive Insight into the Future of Procurement

Sustainable procurement is a key focus, with 69% of organisations investing in sustainability measures and 77% possessing an ethical sourcing policy  

Dubai, UAE; July 29, 2024: The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) recently published the highly anticipated Global State of Procurement and Supply 2024 report, in partnership with GEP. The survey, which gathered insights from chief procurement officers (CPOs), procurement directors, and heads of procurement and supply across 122 organisations with a combined turnover of $73 billion, sheds light on the evolving landscape of the procurement and supply function.

Sam Achampong, Regional Managing Director, CIPS MENA.

The report highlights the increasing influence of the procurement and supply function within organisations. An impressive 68% of respondents noted that the influence of procurement and supply is on the rise. In over two-thirds of the surveyed organisations, procurement and supply manage or influence 60% of spend on direct goods. Despite small team sizes (51% of which have fewer than 20 members), CPOs are making significant impact and commonly report to CFOs.

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