When selected carefully and managed well, suppliers can be some of the best assets of an organisation. The potential of suppliers to add value is enormous, but all too often remains untapped. Strategic Procurement Management provides a step-by-step guide to best practice in the field of procurement, and will help organisations unlock this potential. Written in an engaging style and supported by at-a-glance diagrams, this is an essential tool for all managers who want to create value and boost the overall health and wealth of their organisation.

1. What is Strategic Procurement Management?
   1. Introduction
   2. A way of thinking about Strategic Procurement Management
   3. Best Practice
2. Category Management
   1. Introduction
   2. A way of thinking about Category Management
   3. Category Management at a Glance
   4. Best Practice
3. Strategic Sourcing
   1. Introduction
   2. A way of thinking about Strategic Sourcing
   3. Strategic Sourcing at a Glance
   4. Best Practice
4. Contract Management
   1. Introduction
   2. A way of thinking about Contract Management
   3. Contract Management at a Glance
   4. Best Practice
5. Supplier Management
   1. Introduction
   2. A way of thinking about Supplier Management
   3. Supplier Management at a Glance
   4. Best Practice
6. The Procurement to Pay Process
   1. Introduction
   2. A way of thinking about the Procurement to Pay Process
   3. The Procurement to Pay Process at a Glance
   4. Best Practice
7. Measuring Performance and Savings
   1. Introduction
   2. A way of thinking about Measuring Performance and Savings
   3. Measuring Performance and Savings at a Glance
   4. Best Practice
8. Management, Organisation and Capability
   1. Introduction
   2. A way of thinking about Management, Organisation and Capability
   3. Management, Organisation and Capability at a Glance
   4. Best Practice
9. Systems, Tools and E-Procurement
   1. Introduction
   2. A way of thinking about Systems, Tools and E-Procurement
   3. Systems, Tools and E-Procurement at a Glance
   4. Best Practice
10. Successful Communication in Strategic Procurement Management
    1. Introduction
    2. A way of thinking about Successful Communication in Strategic Procurement Management
    3. Successful Communication in Strategic Procurement Management at a Glance
    4. Best Practice
11. Sustainable Procurement
    1. Introduction
    2. A way of thinking about Sustainable Procurement
    3. Sustainable Procurement at a Glance
    4. Best Practice