Spend Matters

JANUARY 27, 2025

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of Pairsoft and its procure-to-pay (P2P) solution. As businesses grow, managing P2P processes efficiently across procurement, accounts payable and cash management becomes a significant challenge. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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Procurement Market analysis Buyers Management 119

Procurement Heads

JULY 14, 2022

Hayley Packham, Operations Director at Procurement Heads, said, “We are delighted to be partnering with such a forward-thinking organisation as Kaleida. The synergies between Kaleida and Procurement Heads ’ shared missions strongly align, meaning that a strategic partnership between the two organisations makes perfect sense. “So,

Procurement 246

Procurement Leadership Buyers Suppliers 246

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Despite the cold weather, the room was filled with passionate public procurement practitioners and suppliers who were eager to chat and learn. Its ability to match suppliers with buyers in the public sector and address complex governmental structures and processes has played a key role in its ongoing success.

Procurement 116

Procurement Bidding Contract management Data 116

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys.

Supply Chain Efficiency 111

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Cost of ownership Procurement 111

Spend Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys.

supply chain software solutions 114

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Raw materials 114

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys. 2- and 3-way matching).

Procurement 107

Procurement Change management Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 107

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In this series of articles, we explain what these vendors offer, why they are likely to become future members of our “50 Procurement Providers to Watch” and “50 Procurement Providers to Know” lists and what challenges they may face. Get to know all the procurement tech providers that made our lists this year.

Buyers 114

Buyers Raw materials Networking Suppliers 114

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Spend Matters honors a vast array of procurement solution providers each year by selecting them for our ‘50 to Know,’ ‘50 to Watch,’ ‘Future 5’ and ‘Hall of Fame’ celebration lists. We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices.

Real-time Visibility 120

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Buyers Supply Chain Optimization 120

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 26, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Procurement Strategy Case Studies — 5 Insightful Examples. Setting the appropriate strategy in procurement is the first step to improving control and effectiveness of the overall procurement and sourcing activities. Combining procurement models. Download Whitepaper →. .

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Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement Bidding 267

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Procurement Speakers 2022 – 10 Most Popular Experts. Procurement speakers share their knowledge to inspire people in procurement that they are making a difference in the world. However, not all in the field of procurement are updated as they are more focused on their work. .

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Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 231

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Procurement professionals understand the need for a digital transformation, but they do not necessarily understand what a digital transformation involves. Procurement clearly feels the need for embracing the digital. This leads to partial success at best and failure at worst. They could squeeze a suppliers profits.

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Procurement Purchasing Suppliers Procurement team 86

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of SpendHQ and its solution for spend analytics and procurement performance management. Spend analytics is crucial for procurement teams as it provides valuable insights into the organization’s spending patterns, supplier performance and potential cost-saving opportunities.

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Procurement team Market analysis Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 117

The Thomas Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

And so do the buyers of your company's products or services. By understanding what your buyers have on their plates, you can more easily accomplish one of your most important tasks — generating more leads and contributing to your bottom line. The buyer realizes a need. The buyer evaluates potential suppliers.

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Buyers Buying process Suppliers Sourcing 128

Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Green Procurement — Everything A Procurement Professional Should Know. Green procurement is becoming a thing nowadays. Many companies are now starting to implement green procurement in their operations. In this article, you will learn what green procurement is.

Procurement 191

Procurement Sustainability Purchasing Raw materials 191

Spend Matters

JANUARY 8, 2025

As procurement becomes increasingly strategic and digital, intake and orchestration processes require intricate coordination across various departments, tools and data sources. To potential buyers Zip is a strong player in the intake and orchestration space, one that can help streamline requests, approvals and integrations.

Market analysis 111

Market analysis Procurement team Sourcing Buyers 111

Spend Matters

MARCH 24, 2025

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of BeNeering and its solution for e-procurement. Procurement organizations often encounter challenges such as limited user adoption, increased workload for purchasing teams, fragmented procurement processes and the complexity of integrating multiple ERP systems.

Procurement solutions 66

Procurement solutions Real-time Visibility Procurement Market analysis 66

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Unimarket and its procure-to-pay (P2P) solution. The post Unimarket: Vendor Analysis Procure-to-pay solution overview, roadmap, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary appeared first on Spend Matters. This content is for members only.

Eprocurement 76

Eprocurement Procurement Market analysis Buyers 76

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

John Cockerill was looking for a unified end-to-end spend management platform to be deployed across 4 business units in 22 countries, helping to reduce administrative tasks for the buyers, improve the fluidity of the procurement process and optimize collaboration between internal stakeholder and suppliers in a highly secure environment.

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Spend management Supply Chain Optimization Management Procurement 223

Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 14, 2025

Procurement is often an overlooked area within organizations, working behind the scenes to ensure businesses have the goods and services they need to operate at their best. Considering its importance, it makes sense that modern procurement teams have a structured approach to developing essential skills and capabilities.

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Procurement supply chain budgeting Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency 59

Spend Matters

MARCH 3, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an in-depth look at Hivebuy, a fast-growing solution in the indirect procurement space with a strong focus on small to medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and the middle market within the DACH region. Its integration capabilities and rapid deployment make it a strong market contender.

Budget 113

Budget Buyers Procurement solutions Procurement 113

Procurement Software

MARCH 16, 2025

Digital procurement tools offer both immediate benefits and long-term returns. Below are ten areas where digital procurement can deliver almost immediate improvements. Better Data One of the biggest advantages of digitising your procurement operations is improved data quality.

Procurement 52

Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Purchase orders 52

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 22, 2023

Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. While these two may seem similar, they serve different purposes and are used at various stages of the procurement process. What is a Sales Order?

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Purchase orders Purchasing supply chain software solutions Buyers 200

Procurement Tactics

MAY 2, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Contracts — Embracing Sustainability in Procurement Sustainable contracts allow companies to oblige their suppliers to practice sustainable and ethical practices once they sign them.

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Sustainability Contract Procurement Negotiation 181

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2024

So for the buyer, that means they must engage in contingency planning up-front and keep close communications with suppliers to make sure the information about the event is received as early as possible so that they can respond as early as possible to pre-empt as much damage as they can. Some suppliers don’t make it through at all.

Risk 109

Risk Buyers Suppliers Supply chain 109

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Source-to-pay solutions allow organizations to streamline how they manage their procurement lifecycle from start to finish. S2P suites typically cover sourcing, supplier management, contract management, spend analytics, AP automation and e-procurement. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

Market analysis 107

Market analysis Contract management Sourcing Buyers 107

Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

September 2005 – It is my position that a true centralization of procurement objectives requires a decentralized architecture that is based on the real-world operating attributes of all transactional stakeholders starting at the local or regional level. What impact do liquid networks have on procurement and ProcureTech?

Networking 59

Networking Import Procurement Buyers 59

Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In today’s dynamic market, procurement is far more than just a buying and purchasing center. Our latest e-book, “ Is Manufacturing Missing Out On Procurement’s Value Add? Our latest e-book, “ Is Manufacturing Missing Out On Procurement’s Value Add? Here are some key insights from the e-book.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Optimization 52

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 5, 2023

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. A PunchOut catalog is a dream come true for many procurement professionals that use an e-procurement system. . We will explain how it works and its benefits in procurement. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. PunchOut Catalog: What is it?

Buyers 179

Buyers Purchasing Suppliers Procurement 179

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 4, 2023

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Best Legal Procurement Practices for Successful Workflow. Effective procurement process management will lead to a successful procurement cycle. Here are some of the best procurement policies and procedures that will get your business on the right track. Due Diligence.

Procurement 195

Procurement Contract Negotiation Quality 195

ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

Yet, these initiatives are rarely owned by Procurement. On the contrary, Procurement often plays the bad cop role, creating barriers to onboard new and innovative suppliers, asking for endless compliance documents, ending the magic of the incubation. Second, Procurement lacks time and resources to perform this kind of tasks.

Procurement 182

Procurement Innovation Chief Procurement Officer Collaboration 182

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Strategic Sourcing modules of Ivalua allow Punch Powertrain buyers to define Purchasing needs collaboratively, consolidate the tendering documents and ease costing by suppliers (cost breakdown files, dialogue with the projects on technical feasibility). The Ivalua solution empowers us to deliver value to CPOs throughout Belgium”.

Strategic sourcing 246

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Cost of ownership 246

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This allows the procurement team to quickly identify the lowest or most favorable bid based on cost factors. Historical data and AI-driven insights help optimize decision-making, allowing procurement teams to focus their expertise on more nuanced evaluations like supplier alignment with business strategy and customer service approach.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Strategy 52

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 22, 2023

Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. First, it ensures clear communication between the buyer and the supplier, eliminating potential misunderstandings or disputes.

Purchase orders 191

Purchase orders Purchasing Quantity Buyers 191

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Here’s why Aravo matters: To the market — Aravo is one of the early procurement technology pioneers, having started with the first generation of supply management software. To potential buyers — Aravo covers many risk and compliance requirements with a robust, configurable and scalable solution.

Risk management 120

Risk management Risk Buyers Supply management 120

Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Resources / Blog / 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 In recent years, the procurement industry has undergone unprecedented transformations driven by the adoption of digital transformation, big data, and advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 52

Spend Matters

MARCH 10, 2025

In today’s competitive business landscape, procurement departments face constant pressure to optimize costs while maintaining the quality of goods and services. To potential buyers Spendkey provides a turnkey solution with solid data management, making it a good starting point for organizations that lack spend analysis.

Buyers 114

Buyers Quality Purchasing Data 114

Procurement Leaders

JUNE 20, 2023

Every year, Procurement Leaders’ research team explores category planning for the next 12 months. There is a vigorous debate in the world of procurement about the speed at which we transform categories. Evolving category maturity in procurement First, directs and commodified markets are subject to greater oversight and control.

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Procurement team Procurement Influencing Buyers 147