We rely on the experience and skills not only of our 650 employees around the world, but also of external partners – including individuals and organisations.
Professor Sue Arrowsmith
Professor of Public Procurement Law, and Director of the Public Procurement Research Group at the School of Law at Nottingham, Sue Arrowsmith is a regular and valued contributor to Achilles-run courses on a range of public procurement topics. She is also a Non-Executive member of the Achilles Information Ltd Board.
A well-respected and established academic voice on procurement matters Europe-wide, Sue’s achievements were recognised in 2007 when she was awarded the Swinbank Medal by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).
The award was given in recognition of her work in the field of public procurement. The CIPS citation refers to her experience in the world of public procurement law and law reform as a teacher, author and editor, and her long-term advisory work with public bodies both in the UK and internationally.
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
Achilles can claim Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status, having demonstrated through a strict accreditation process that it meets the computer company’s stringent quality standards. Achilles first achieved this top-level status in 2006, and successfully renewed its partnership in 2007, after proving that it continues to meet Microsoft’s exacting standards.
i-Faber – a UniCredit Group
i-Faber – a UniCredit Group company and European leader in the delivery of web-based services and solutions designed to manage procurement activities, and global supplier management company Achilles have joined forces in a new partnership.
Under the agreement, Achilles’ supplier management services (SMS) will be offered by i-Faber to its existing communities – with a special focus on the oil & gas and banks & insurances sectors.
Supplier Scan
Achilles believes in working with others to achieve the best result for its customers. Among its current partners is Netherlands-based supplier sourcing expert Supplier Scan.
This strategic business partnership means Supplier Scan can offer Achilles customers access to a best-in-class supplier sourcing service, introducing them to new, untried suppliers. This approach forms an integral element of Achilles’ Total Supplier Management Solution, a new service that enables buyers to manage supply chain risk more effectively.