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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement differs from purchasing in a few key ways: Strategic focus : Procurement has a strategic, long-term focus on analyzing spend, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk. Purchasing is more transactional and tactical. Purchasing focuses specifically on the buying transaction.

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A Deep Dive into Category Spend Analysis: Maximizing Value in Procurement

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

By analyzing historical spending data, organizations can uncover insights such as: Seasonality: Understanding seasonal fluctuations in spending allows organizations to optimize procurement strategies and negotiate better deals during off-peak periods.

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