Positive Purchasing

MAY 3, 2024

Category Management in Purchasing , now in its 5th edition, is a comprehensive and practical guide to approaching purchasing and procurement strategically, effectively, and sustainably through category management. Published by Kogan Page on 3 May 2024Paperback, £49.99/$59.99

Category management 52

Category management Purchasing Supplier relationship management Management 52

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Mastering Strategic Sourcing: Efficiency and Cost Savings in Procurement Strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach that focuses on long-term supplier partnerships rather than one-time cost reductions. Key elements include total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, supplier relationship management, and category management.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Real-time Visibility 52

Positive Purchasing

MARCH 20, 2024

Can Digital Category Management Enhance Efficiency Without Sacrificing Human integrity? Matchory is a Germany-based supplier discovery tool, enabling fast and easy searches for new vendors, from a database of millions of companies. We are delighted to have formed a new tech partnership with Matchory !

Category management 52

Category management Management Supplier relationship management Procurement team 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Procurement teams are now expected to manage a lot of moving parts — from supplier relations to spend, risk, compliance, contractual obligations, contingency plans and more — and a lack of visibility inhibits their ability to do any of that effectively.

Supply chain resilience 242

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 242

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2022

O-I Glass has chosen Ivalua after assessing technology and process gaps related to strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, category management, vendor quality, sustainability, and compliance.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Buying process Supplier relationship management Supply Chain Optimization 130

Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

From then, seeking a new challenge, I moved to LV= to IT procurement a couple of years later and didn’t look back until earlier this year when I was presented with a great opportunity to head up the non-Claims Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team here at Allianz Holdings, after first TUPE’ing across at the start of 2020.

e2e 246

e2e supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Chief Procurement Officer 246

Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

In 2020, I moved back into corporate life as Head Of Supplier Relationship Management with Coventry Building Society. We have teams that look after risk and excellence because in financial services we need to demonstrate to our regulators that we have appropriate controls in procurement and supplier management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability Suppliers 246

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

That’s why supplier collaboration—that consistent, trusted, and responsive interaction between supplier and manufacturer—is pivotal to manufacturing success. Supplier Collaboration vs. Supplier Relationship Management What good is having the best suppliers if you can’t communicate well enough to leverage their products and skills?

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 16, 2025

Furthermore, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) , e-Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) apps often contain supplier portals. Three-way communication between Buyers, Stakeholders and Suppliers avoids the need for unnecessary emails.

Procurement 52

Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Purchase orders 52

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

We have also seen a need for change in category management, which was also ranked among the top drivers of digital transformation in procurement. Additionally, nearly a third view category management as the top technological trend to implement in the coming year.

Procurement 114

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Category management e2e 114

Una

JULY 19, 2022

When category managers, for example, feel empowered to utilize the different aspects of a procurement strategy at any given time, they are better equipped to manage their spend accordingly. Supplier Relationship Management. Depending on the type of purchase, going through the RFx process may be necessary.

Procurement strategies 98

Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement Supplier relationship management 98

Ms. Category Management

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Suppliers assume they have the business because they are the incumbents. SRM is important, why? But remember it's your business to lose!

Supplier relationship management 40

Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Import 40

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

SCMDOJO Procurement Track The Procurement Track is a comprehensive program that equips individuals with the in-demand skills and expertise to excel in procurement and supply chain management. The content focuses on practical skills development and career advancement across various procurement disciplines.

Procurement 59

Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 59

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Because Procurement teams are now expected to manage a lot of moving parts — from supplier relations to spend, risk, compliance, contractual obligations, contingency plans and more — and a lack of visibility inhibits their ability to do any of that effectively. Creativity Is Key for Success in the New Normal.

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Because Procurement teams are now expected to manage a lot of moving parts — from supplier relations to spend, risk, compliance, contractual obligations, contingency plans and more — and a lack of visibility inhibits their ability to do any of that effectively. Creativity Is Key for Success in the New Normal.

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A purpose-built solution can enforce proper governance and standards, automate master data optimization activities, identify product standardization opportunities, and automate category management for strategic sourcing in supply chain. Demand planning capabilities.

supply chain budgeting 221

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 221

SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management. Category Management plays a vital role in every business, regardless of its size. 7 steps of Category management Lesson 3.

Cost of ownership 98

Cost of ownership Procurement Category management supply chain software solutions 98

Procurement Leaders

JUNE 9, 2022

To reach an expert level, staff are offered the chance to manage on-the-job activities, such as leading a project or managing a major negotiation and encouraged to seek external recognition. They can then participate in live training, where tools can be applied in practice. Creating a “Sense of Belonging”.

Category management 130

Category management Strategy Procurement Innovation 130

Spend Matters

AUGUST 22, 2023

So it’s the buyer’s job to understand the cost structure of the category they are buying,” he says. Understanding the cost (and cost drivers) of labor, raw materials, transportation and so on, must be in the remit of the buyer and are a key element in Category Management. before even creating a sourcing event.”

Raw materials 97

Raw materials Suppliers Buyers Price 97

Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Many organisations have historically focused on classic screening risk management (traffic light systems across financial metrics, sanctions, etc.) Also, a lot of contract management and supplier relationship management.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Supplier relationship management Contract management Supply chain 130

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Identifying Value , is where procurement teams leverage spend data and spend analysis to understand trends in spend and identify opportunities and develop category management strategies. . Creating Value occurs when sourcing and procurement uses relevant sourcing processes and tools to engage and select the best fit supplier.

Procurement 130

Procurement Procurement team Sourcing Supplier relationship management 130

Positive Purchasing

JUNE 29, 2022

Each includes access to a procurement diagnostic tool, category management readiness assessment and supplier relationship management (SRM) health check. platform allows users to discover market information, find suppliers, manage risk, measure category performance, track price and source global data.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management Category management Negotiation Purchasing 52

Positive Purchasing

MAY 6, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management - Intensive Online Public Course. An intensive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) course aimed at purchasing professionals and potentially some key stakeholders. Category Management - Advanced Online Public Course. hour workshops. FIND OUT MORE.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management Category management Negotiation Sustainability 52

Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Gatekeeper combines contract lifecycle management with third-party risk management, two areas that are related but usually addressed with disparate software tools. Spend Analytics AnyData Solutions is used for spend analytics, contract management, supplier relationship management and ESG/performance tracking.

e2e 103

e2e Procurement supply chain software solutions Contract 103

Positive Purchasing

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Through G-Cloud 14, public sector organizations can now easily purchase our solutions including: Capella – The Guided Category Strategy Creator® : powered by AI, Capella is built on the proven 5i® Category Management method for breakthrough category strategies.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Supplier relationship management Category management Negotiation 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 15, 2019

It means managing the entire scope of the relationship and all facets of the interaction between suppliers, internal operations and customers. Manage Procurement Spend Like It’s Your Own Business! Strategic Supplier Relationship Management – Do’s and Don’ts!

Procurement 11

Procurement Category management Supplier relationship management Purchase orders 11

SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2024

If your career aspirations include becoming a Procurement Manager, Category Manager, or a strategic leader within the procurement function, then the SCMDOJO Procurement Track is an excellent springboard. However, a basic understanding of business processes and concepts would be beneficial. What are Your Career Goals?

Procurement 105

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Ethics 105

Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

From then, seeking a new challenge, I moved to LV= to IT procurement a couple of years later and didn’t look back until earlier this year when I was presented with a great opportunity to head up the non-Claims Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team here at Allianz Holdings, after first TUPE’ing across at the start of 2020.

e2e 130

e2e supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Chief Procurement Officer 130

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Strategic Sourcing : Identifying and developing key suppliers and products to optimize spend. Risk Management : Assessing and mitigating risks associated with suppliers and agreements. Supplier Relationship Management : Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.

Ethics 52

Ethics Procurement Supplier relationship management Market knowledge 52

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Strategic Sourcing : Identifying and developing key suppliers and products to optimize spend. Risk Management : Assessing and mitigating risks associated with suppliers and agreements. Supplier Relationship Management : Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.

Ethics 52

Ethics Procurement Supplier relationship management Market knowledge 52

Positive Purchasing

APRIL 3, 2024

Who should attend Learning Technologies is open to all decision makers working within learning and development including: Learning and Development Managers Organizational Development Directors Chief Learning Officers Training Directors HR Directors Talent Management Come visit our stand!

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Supplier relationship management Category management Negotiation 52

SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

Deep knowledge of procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and category management in different categories. Vera has delivered programs on “Supply Chain Resilience,” “Risk Management,” “Procurement Digitalization”, “Procurement Transformation”, “Category Strategies”, “SRM,” and other topics.

Supply Chain Optimization 93

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 93

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Power of Source-to-Pay Digital Transformation To put it briefly, source-to-pay refers to the entire process that starts with finding, negotiating with, and contracting the suppliers of materials, goods and services, and culminates in the final payment for those items. H uman expe rtise will remain indispensable in procurement.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Sourcing e2e Real-time Visibility 52

Positive Purchasing

APRIL 3, 2023

Jonathan O´Brien shows us how to weave Category management and SRM together and use it as leverage to enable sustainable supply chains. .” Andreas Takacs, Chief procurement officer, Green Cargo AB says: “This is the most insightful – and perhaps more importantly – the most useful book on sustainable procurement.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Supply chain Chief Procurement Officer Supplier relationship management 52

Positive Purchasing

MARCH 22, 2024

Aiko Wiegand, Co-Founder & CEO of Matchory, says: “Matchory is thrilled to be partnering with Positive Purchasing, known for their flexible solutions spanning category management, supplier relationship management, negotiation, and sustainability.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Supplier relationship management Procurement team Negotiation 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2020

Supplier Relationship Management. As defined by CIPS : “Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is a comprehensive approach to procurement managing and capturing the post-contract value from key business relationships. The way we buy and sell procurement technology needs to reflect this new era.

Procurement 87

Procurement Supplier relationship management Eprocurement Supply Chain Efficiency 87

Positive Purchasing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Jonathan: Category Management in Purchasing , which covers how you do category management and is now taught in universities all around the world. Supplier Relationship Management , explores how you drive more value from supplier relationships. The answer is simple – nothing.

supply chain budgeting 69

supply chain budgeting Category management Negotiation Sustainability 69