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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

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. Scope : Procurement spans the entire process from identifying requirements to contract closure.

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Technology Trends in Procurement

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You may have had a hint of its size from the dozens of ads that pop up as you browse the internet, or the number of technology vendors clamoring for your attention at procurement conferences. According to Verified Market Research , the global procurement software market will grow from $5.5 billion (2020) to a projected $9.5