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What About Procurement Objectives?

Procurement Templates

Action Steps: Automate Processes: Implement cutting-edge procurement software to automate routine tasks, reducing manual errors and boosting efficiency. Implement Lean Procurement Practices: Use lean management principles to minimize waste and streamline procurement operations. Cut the waffle and get to the point.

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How to Build a Successful Procurement Strategy in 2025

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No matter the focus, whether cost reduction and quality improvement, or supply chain optimization and resilience, procurement must have a concrete role in delivering outcomes that matter to the business. Intake management software that supports these controls can help standardize how requests are handled and who gets involved.

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How to Build a Successful Procurement Strategy in 2025

ivalua

No matter the focus, whether cost reduction and quality improvement, or supply chain optimization and resilience, procurement must have a concrete role in delivering outcomes that matter to the business. Intake management software that supports these controls can help standardize how requests are handled and who gets involved.

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Expanding the influence and impact of Procurement

Spend Matters

Identifying the need for foundational technology and processes Before joining Utz as its SVP Procurement, Ron had been consulting with the Supply Chain department working on a number of different projects. For the third piece of tech, a contract management system, the Legal Department was a strong ally.

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Mastering Strategic Sourcing: Efficiency and Cost Savings in Procurement

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The process creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. In some categories it makes sense to conduct a competitive sourcing event, for example an online auction using eSourcing software.

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The State of Procurement Training in 2025

Future Purchasing

The speakers: Rachel Repper Amazon Rachel is a leader in Amazon Business, transforming procurement spend with digital solutions. She has previously held the roles of Vice President, Director of Procurement, Trading Director and Sales Director within DHL, NHS Supply Chain and NYK Logistics.

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Category Management in Procurement: A Comprehensive Overview & Best Practices

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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.