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Purchasing problems: 10 common challenges every purchasing manager faces

Procurify

So, what are the common challenges purchasing managers face today, and how can they address them? Risk management and mitigation. Risk management and mitigation is a primary purchasing challenge today. Before, purchasing managers often prioritized spend management. Implementing digital technologies.

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Managed Procurement Services: A Strategic Approach to Cost Reduction

Empowering CPO

Modern procurement services encompass a wide range of activities such as strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, risk management, and supplier relationship management. Moreover, procurement is often directly involved in achieving strategic business goals.

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Category Management in Procurement: A Comprehensive Overview & Best Practices

SCMDOJO

Category Management as a Strategic Procurement Function Relationship Between Category Management and Strategic Supplier Relationship Management Importance and Benefits of Category Management Best Practices What are the Challenges of Category Management implementation?