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3 Key Steps to Increase Operational Efficiency in Procurement

Procurement Software

Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. And yet, poor operational efficiency in Procurement means that the typical Category Manager often spends at least a THIRD of their time performing “busy work” This is not an effective or efficient use of their time.

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3 Key Steps to Increase Operational Efficiency in Procurement

Procurement Software

Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. And yet, poor operational efficiency in Procurement means that the typical Category Manager often spends at least a THIRD of their time performing “busy work” This is not an effective or efficient use of their time.

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Will AI replace Procurement in supplier negotiations?

Procurement Software

So, you’re going to need niche apps and niche solutions to be able to facilitate the younger generation who are replacing these retiring Category Managers. Their negotiation chops won’t be the same as the salesperson from the supplier in many cases, simply because their category knowledge won’t be as deep.

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The Road Ahead: Navigating Procurement Challenges with an Automotive Industry Expert

Arkestro

In this blog, Arkestro sat down with Jeoff Burris, the Founder and Principal of Advanced Purchasing Dynamics and Procure-Force solution team member, to get his thoughts on hot button topics such as: supply chain disruptions, quote fatigue, managing costs, and more – that are top of mind for automotive procurement teams.

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Category Management in Procurement: A Comprehensive Overview & Best Practices

SCMDOJO

Category management is a procurement strategy that involves grouping similar products or services together into categories and managing them as a single unit. In this guide, we’ll explore the key principles of category management and how it can benefit your organization.

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Cost Avoidance: The Invisible Procurement Performance Metric

Procurement Software

Despite the movement towards a broader value-driven view of procurement excellence and how we contribute to the wider business (people, planet, profit), the reality is that even though there is a tacit, newly found appreciation that buyers deliver more than just bottom line savings, it often isn’t reflected in their annual objectives.

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Cost Avoidance: The Invisible Procurement Performance Metric

Procurement Software

Despite the movement towards a broader value-driven view of procurement excellence and how we contribute to the wider business (people, planet, profit), the reality is that even though there is a tacit, newly found appreciation that buyers deliver more than just bottom line savings, it often isn’t reflected in their annual objectives.