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Procurement transformation 2025: Why invest in procuretech and how to make the case – Onventis

Spend Matters

By consolidating spend through our system, customers are looking to gain clearer visibility and control over procurement. Metrics around supplier consolidation and spend concentration are also common. Customers use Onventis to consolidate suppliers and negotiate better terms.

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Introduction to Supplier Consolidation

World of Procurement blog

Supplier consolidation refers to the strategy of reducing the total number of suppliers that a company deals with and instead focusing procurement spending on a select few preferred suppliers. Having strategic partnerships allows suppliers to lower prices. This reduces administrative costs of procurement.

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How to Improve Procurement Efficiency

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Procurement was once known for imposing clunky purchasing processes. Procurement professionals are now celebrated for their innovation, creativity, agility, and cost-saving initiatives. And let’s not forget the crucial role they play in driving diversity and sustainability within the supply chain.

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Maximizing Cost Savings Through Strategic Supplier Collaboration

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It’s vital to ensure that you have the tools and technology needed to optimize your consolidated purchasing power across various centers. Consolidating Suppliers: A Pathway to Cost Reduction Supplier consolidation is another avenue procurement leaders often explore to reduce costs.

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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. Purchasing is more transactional and tactical. Purchasing focuses specifically on the buying transaction.