When looking at complex spend categories there are a number of things to take into consideration. First: Don't make assumptions. Second: Gathering requirements from budget holders and users of the goods or services is vital. In this paper, Peter Smith of Spend Matters UK/Europe provides other important practices in executing category management processes.
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Is Indirect Category Sourcing Savings Fact or Fiction?
Last week we told you about a new research paper authored by Spend Matters UK/Europe’s Peter Smith, titled Indirect Category Sourcing Savings : Fact or Fiction? Delivering […]
Improving Program and Delivery Management
Last week we told you about a new research paper from Spend Matters UK/Europe’s Peter Smith: Indirect Category Sourcing Savings : Fact or Fiction? Delivering Credible Benefits […]
Another Field on the Supplier Information Management Dashboard?
Last week, the UK Government announced that public sector buyers should start taking into account the track record of potential suppliers in terms of tax […]
Of Supplier Management…and Horsemeat
The horsemeat scandal in the UK has been occupying a lot of media attention and, I’m sure, much time and effort amongst procurement and supply […]
Spend Matters Netherlands and UK/Europe Expansion
We’re thrilled that Spend Matters Netherlands is our first local language website in the Spend Matters Network. But what does our jump to the Continent […]
Who Should Own Contract Management?
The following post is based on the paper authored by Peter Smith, Managing Director, Spend Matters UK/Europe: Preparing for Procurement in 2020: Negotiation, Contract and […]