Remove Contract management Remove Risk management Remove Spend management Remove supply chain budgeting
article thumbnail

Procurement Strategy: Optimizing Your Path to Success

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

This strategy unlocks benefits like cost reduction, risk management, and strong supplier relationships. Are you focused on cost reduction, innovation, sustainability, or a combination? Value engineering (finding alternatives) and reducing waste can also contribute. Strong contract negotiation helps manage risks.

article thumbnail

Procurement Technology: 6 Solutions You Should Know In 2024

Pipefy

Procurement technology landscape Procurement technology is primarily designed to simplify procurement processes and reduce costs, but it’s grown to offer so many more benefits than that, with the greatest one being transforming procurement into a source of reliable strategic influence. Contract and compliance management.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role

Arkestro

After years of focusing on cost reduction, the majority of procurement leaders say they plan to spend more and increase workloads in 2024, meaning procurement buyers will have more power to influence change and optimize spend across the entire supply chain. But what does a procurement buyer do, exactly?

Buyers 52
article thumbnail

Q4 2023 Insider roundup: A deep dive into procurement tech market movements; updated coverage of 15 vendors

Spend Matters

Its approach uses an all-in-one spend platform that combines expense management, corporate cards, travel and business accounts. Gatekeeper combines contract lifecycle management with third-party risk management, two areas that are related but usually addressed with disparate software tools.

e2e 76
article thumbnail

Top Competencies of Procurement Professionals

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. Improve spend management by implementing a buying plan Effective spend management is crucial for any organization’s financial health.

article thumbnail

5 Big Ideas for CPOs in Europe to Develop Procurement Strategies for 2023

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

As per the experts “ PLAN for 2023 requires a synergy between people, process and technology aspects.” Technology: CPOs should look for an integrated platform to manage all the spending and processes, such as third-party risk, sourcing, supply chain, invoicing, contracting, and payments.

article thumbnail

7 Spend Analytics Software for Mid-Market Businesses

Procurement Software

-based company, offers a self-service spend analysis software that revolutionises the way businesses manage and analyse their spending. Ideal for those seeking immediate insights into their procurement processes, Spendata provides a robust yet user-friendly solution that enhances spending visibility and operational efficiency.