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How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process

Una

How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process A play-by-play manual showing how to implement a strategic sourcing process that aligns with your organization’s goals, optimizes spend, and creates long-term value. At its core, strategic sourcing formalizes the process of finding, assessing, and choosing suppliers.

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Category Management in Procurement

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

In today’s dynamic business landscape, category management in procurement has become an essential weapon for procurement teams seeking to optimize spend, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive growth. This is where category management in procurement emerges as a game-changer.

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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.

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Boosting Business Growth With the Help of a GPO

Una

Value-Creation Maestro You invest a bit more in fuel-efficient, low-maintenance vehicles with a longer lifespan. The value here isn't just held in the initial cost but in the total cost of ownership, environmental impact, and overall efficiency. The initial savings pale in comparison to the ongoing expenses.

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Cost Avoidance: The Invisible Procurement Performance Metric

Procurement Software

In this post, we’re going to look at two areas where Procurement teams typically spend a lot of effort, but often struggle to get recognition: Cost avoidance (including price increase deferrals). Driving value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration.

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Cost Avoidance: The Invisible Procurement Performance Metric

Procurement Software

In this post, we’re going to look at two areas where Procurement teams typically spend a lot of effort, but often struggle to get recognition: Cost avoidance (including price increase deferrals). Driving value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration.