Adopting Strategic Sourcing – Transforming Procurement for Growth – 3rd Edition (164 pages)

Is your procurement team a simple cost center, stuck in a cycle of reactive and transactional purchasing?

In today's competitive landscape, procurement is no longer just about buying things. A reactive approach leads to missed cost savings, weak supplier relationships, and a lack of strategic influence. To drive growth and innovation, you need to transform procurement into a powerful strategic asset.

"ADOPTING STRATEGIC SOURCING" is your definitive playbook for this transformation. This isn't a book of theory; it’s a hands-on guide that empowers you to move beyond basic purchasing and build a procurement function that delivers real, measurable value.

Inside this essential third edition, you will learn how to:

• Implement a proven framework for identifying, selecting, and managing suppliers to secure the best value—not just the lowest price.
• Negotiate powerful contracts that reduce risk, improve service levels, and foster collaborative partnerships.
• Leverage procurement as a strategic advantage to drive innovation, improve product quality, and boost your company's growth.
• Build the skills needed to thrive in a world that demands adaptability and strategic thinking from every professional.

Stop letting procurement be an afterthought.

Buy your copy today and transform your procurement team into a driver of business growth.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Strategic Sourcing

Chapter 2: Key Principles of Strategic Sourcing

Chapter 3: Analyzing Spend and Category Management

Chapter 4: Supplier Identification and Evaluation

Chapter 5: Strategic Sourcing Process

Chapter 6: Negotiation and Contract Management

Chapter 7: Technology Enablers for Strategic Sourcing

Chapter 8: Risk Management in Strategic Sourcing

Chapter 9: Implementing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Chapter 10: Sustainability and Ethical Considerations

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