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Strategic Procurement Management

How procurement can bring added value to your organisation

by Counterpoint Courses
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Language:  English
Providing an overview of current best practice, Strategic Procurement Management is the perfect guide to boosting the health and wealth of an organisation by unlocking the potential of your suppliers.
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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.

  • About Counterpoint Courses
  • Introduction
  1. What is Strategic Procurement Management?
    1. Introduction
    2. A way of thinking about Strategic Procurement Management
    3. Strategic Procurement Management at a Glance
    4. 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. Supply Chain Management
    1. Introduction
    2. A way of thinking about Supply Chain Management
    3. Supply Chain Management at a Glance
    4. Best Practice
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Soft Skills for Strategic Procurement Management
    1. Introduction
    2. A way of thinking about Soft Skills in Strategic Procurement Management
    3. Soft Skills in Strategic Procurement Management at a Glance
    4. Best Practice
  12. Sustainable Procurement
    1. Introduction
    2. A way of thinking about Sustainable Procurement
    3. Sustainable Procurement at a Glance
    4. Best Practice
  • Appendix 1 – Some simple Tools to support Strategic Procurement Management
  • Appendix 2 – Further Reading and Resources
  • About the Authors

Precious P.M. Chendawaka
I recommend the book. It contains great procurement insights and would want to have it for daily procurement operations.
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Steve Mallaband is a procurement professional with over 20 years experience, and has held senior positions in private and public sector organisations, both in the UK and abroad. In addition to hands on experience as a buyer and category manager, he has designed and built several very effective procurement organisations throughout his career. For the last 10 years he has provided consultancy and training to a variety of clients around the globe. He is a knowledgeable, interesting and dynamic consultant who is able to draw on his very considerable practical experience to excellent effect.    

Rosamund Howard is a professional consultant and trainer with a rich and varied career in industry and education. She believes that excellence in communication and other “soft skills” is vital for business success, and has a real passion for helping others achieve their goals. For the last 13 years she has provided consultancy, coaching and training to a variety of clients in many different countries and from many different organisations.   She is a practical, down-to-earth consultant who excels in working with users to understand their needs and ensure that these are met

Counterpoint is a specialist consultancy and training business focused on Procurement and Commercial Negotiations. Its vision is to see a world where:

  • People have the necessary communication skills to express their needs clearly and concisely, negotiate well and write effective contracts.
  • Procurement is practised professionally such that goods and services are bought at the right price, right time and right quality.
  • Suppliers are viewed as valuable assets of an organisation, and great care is taken to manage them well.
  • Time and money are not wasted in fruitless negotiations, endless misunderstandings and problems with suppliers.

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