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Strategic Sourcing + Smart Solutions: The Unbeatable Duo for Procurement Success

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Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence.

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What About Procurement Objectives?

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It’s been a very long time since I’ve had to consider about procurement objectives. Here are some typical procurement objectives that every procurement professional should consider. Strategic Objectives Cost Savings: Achieve cost reduction targets through effective supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing.

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What is Sourcing Process in Procurement – A Complete Guide to Sourcing Processes [2022]

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Sourcing is the process of finding the most suitable suppliers of goods and services to a company. When sourcing, a business has to consider the following constraints: cost, profit margins, and competitiveness. •

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Strategic sourcing manager: Procurement role on the rise

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Strategic sourcing managers focus on maximizing the value of vendor relationships. Enabled by RFP software systems and other procurement technology, the growth potential in this role is compelling. The post Strategic sourcing manager: Procurement role on the rise appeared first on RFP360.

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The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration

By 2027, Gartner predicts that 40% of sourcing will be handled outside of the procurement function. How can procurement pros ensure that the process is efficient and unified for all users? For a synchronized and democratized approach to procurement, leaders are embracing total procurement orchestration solutions.

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Here’s a comprehensive list of the top 100 skills that a Procurement Manager should master

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Importance of Strategic Sourcing Skills

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• Strategic sourcing in any organization means the development of a methodology of gathering and using the information in a manner that leverages the purchasing power of an organization to maximize value in procurement. What this means is that strategic sourcing needs to be well thought out.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations?

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

Multiple legacy systems prevent procurement from standardizing processes and tracking what they’re spending with each supplier.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions.

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How a Global CPG Leader Optimized $500M of Direct Materials Spend and Exceeded Savings Goal

GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility. This is essential reading for all procurement and supply chain leaders.