Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This focus and track record however, was in some ways at the expense of fully optimizing and maximizing procurements total strategic value to the enterprise as a whole. For the third piece of tech, a contract management system, the Legal Department was a strong ally.

Influencing 103

Influencing Procurement supply chain budgeting Strategic sourcing 103

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It is a process that creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. Assessment of the supply market (who offers what?) However, whats really missing hereneeds analysis.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing supply chain software solutions 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Upstream covers all the strategic procurement activities such as spend analysis, sourcing, contract management and supplier management (which includes supplier information, risk and performance management). Contract Management: The piece that connects the upstream and the downstream, where value starts being captured.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions 130

ivalua

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

That is hardly optimal given the diversity of products, services and supply partnerships in place at most companies. It is just as valid to sign a contract extension with an incumbent supplier as it is to run a full RFP and intensive negotiation process.

Strategic sourcing 113

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Suppliers 113

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Check out What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? Supply Chain Opz characterizes Purchasing as such: “ Purchasing refers to the process by which a company contracts with third parties to obtain goods and services required to fulfill its business objectives in the most timely and cost-effective manner” [link].

Purchasing 62

Purchasing Procurement Purchase orders Supply Chain Optimization 62

Procurify

JULY 20, 2022

Although this is still an important part of their job, strictly working with low-cost suppliers isn’t always the best way to manage spending. Companies that adapt to supply chain volatility can swim against the tide. . With the current state of supply chains, purchasing managers need transparent market and supplier intelligence.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Management Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

If you’re new to the term, Managed Procurement Services refers to the outsourcing of a company’s procurement functions to a specialized firm. This approach allows businesses to leverage the expertise of procurement specialists to streamline operations, optimize supplier relationships, and most importantly, reduce costs.

Management 40

Management Supplier relationship management Procurement Strategic sourcing 40