The Procurement Glossary đź“š

Definitions and explanations of the most common terms used in procurement.

Your resource for when you forget that (one of many) procurement acronym.

  • A

    Audit Trail

    It's like leaving breadcrumbs on your procurement journey, so you can always trace back your steps and decisions.

  • B

    Benchmarking

    It's like checking out what the neighbors are doing to see how you stack up. Helps you figure out where you can up your game in procurement.

  • C

    Cost Analysis

    Digging deep into the price tag to understand the nitty-gritty of what you're paying for and why. It's all about getting the best bang for your buck.

    Contract Redlines

    It's like editing a draft, but for contracts. You mark it up with changes before everything goes digital.

    Contract Execution

    This is the grand finale of contract talks - when you and the supplier sign on the dotted line.

    Contract Reviews

    This is when you give contracts a good once-over to make sure they're solid, safe, and sound.

    Contract Management

    It's all about keeping tabs on your deals with suppliers, from the moment you start talking till the deal is done.

    Category Management

    Think of it as sorting your shopping into different baskets, then managing each basket to get the best deals.

    Category Managers

    These are the strategists of procurement, focusing on specific categories of spend. They're all about getting the best value and building strong supplier relationships in their niche.

  • C

    Cost Analysis

    Digging deep into the price tag to understand the nitty-gritty of what you're paying for and why. It's all about getting the best bang for your buck.

    Contract Redlines

    It's like editing a draft, but for contracts. You mark it up with changes before everything goes digital.

    Contract Execution

    This is the grand finale of contract talks - when you and the supplier sign on the dotted line.

    Contract Reviews

    This is when you give contracts a good once-over to make sure they're solid, safe, and sound.

    Contract Management

    It's all about keeping tabs on your deals with suppliers, from the moment you start talking till the deal is done.

    Category Management

    Think of it as sorting your shopping into different baskets, then managing each basket to get the best deals.

    Category Managers

    These are the strategists of procurement, focusing on specific categories of spend. They're all about getting the best value and building strong supplier relationships in their niche.

  • C

    Cost Analysis

    Digging deep into the price tag to understand the nitty-gritty of what you're paying for and why. It's all about getting the best bang for your buck.

    Contract Redlines

    It's like editing a draft, but for contracts. You mark it up with changes before everything goes digital.

    Contract Execution

    This is the grand finale of contract talks - when you and the supplier sign on the dotted line.

    Contract Reviews

    This is when you give contracts a good once-over to make sure they're solid, safe, and sound.

    Contract Management

    It's all about keeping tabs on your deals with suppliers, from the moment you start talking till the deal is done.

    Category Management

    Think of it as sorting your shopping into different baskets, then managing each basket to get the best deals.

    Category Managers

    These are the strategists of procurement, focusing on specific categories of spend. They're all about getting the best value and building strong supplier relationships in their niche.

  • C

    Cost Analysis

    Digging deep into the price tag to understand the nitty-gritty of what you're paying for and why. It's all about getting the best bang for your buck.

    Contract Redlines

    It's like editing a draft, but for contracts. You mark it up with changes before everything goes digital.

    Contract Execution

    This is the grand finale of contract talks - when you and the supplier sign on the dotted line.

    Contract Reviews

    This is when you give contracts a good once-over to make sure they're solid, safe, and sound.

    Contract Management

    It's all about keeping tabs on your deals with suppliers, from the moment you start talking till the deal is done.

    Category Management

    Think of it as sorting your shopping into different baskets, then managing each basket to get the best deals.

    Category Managers

    These are the strategists of procurement, focusing on specific categories of spend. They're all about getting the best value and building strong supplier relationships in their niche.

  • C

    Cost Analysis

    Digging deep into the price tag to understand the nitty-gritty of what you're paying for and why. It's all about getting the best bang for your buck.

    Contract Redlines

    It's like editing a draft, but for contracts. You mark it up with changes before everything goes digital.

    Contract Execution

    This is the grand finale of contract talks - when you and the supplier sign on the dotted line.

    Contract Reviews

    This is when you give contracts a good once-over to make sure they're solid, safe, and sound.

    Contract Management

    It's all about keeping tabs on your deals with suppliers, from the moment you start talking till the deal is done.

    Category Management

    Think of it as sorting your shopping into different baskets, then managing each basket to get the best deals.

    Category Managers

    These are the strategists of procurement, focusing on specific categories of spend. They're all about getting the best value and building strong supplier relationships in their niche.

  • C

    Cost Analysis

    Digging deep into the price tag to understand the nitty-gritty of what you're paying for and why. It's all about getting the best bang for your buck.

    Contract Redlines

    It's like editing a draft, but for contracts. You mark it up with changes before everything goes digital.

    Contract Execution

    This is the grand finale of contract talks - when you and the supplier sign on the dotted line.

    Contract Reviews

    This is when you give contracts a good once-over to make sure they're solid, safe, and sound.

    Contract Management

    It's all about keeping tabs on your deals with suppliers, from the moment you start talking till the deal is done.

    Category Management

    Think of it as sorting your shopping into different baskets, then managing each basket to get the best deals.

    Category Managers

    These are the strategists of procurement, focusing on specific categories of spend. They're all about getting the best value and building strong supplier relationships in their niche.

  • C

    Cost Analysis

    Digging deep into the price tag to understand the nitty-gritty of what you're paying for and why. It's all about getting the best bang for your buck.

    Contract Redlines

    It's like editing a draft, but for contracts. You mark it up with changes before everything goes digital.

    Contract Execution

    This is the grand finale of contract talks - when you and the supplier sign on the dotted line.

    Contract Reviews

    This is when you give contracts a good once-over to make sure they're solid, safe, and sound.

    Contract Management

    It's all about keeping tabs on your deals with suppliers, from the moment you start talking till the deal is done.

    Category Management

    Think of it as sorting your shopping into different baskets, then managing each basket to get the best deals.

    Category Managers

    These are the strategists of procurement, focusing on specific categories of spend. They're all about getting the best value and building strong supplier relationships in their niche.

  • D

    Direct Procurement

    This is about buying the stuff that goes directly into your products or services. Think raw materials, components, and ingredients.

  • E

    Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

    It's all about how green, fair, and ethical a company is, from carbon footprints to equal pay.

    E-Procurement

    Procurement but make it digital. It's all about using online systems to make buying stuff simpler, faster, and smarter.

  • E

    Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

    It's all about how green, fair, and ethical a company is, from carbon footprints to equal pay.

    E-Procurement

    Procurement but make it digital. It's all about using online systems to make buying stuff simpler, faster, and smarter.

  • F

    Forecasting

    Like a weather report for business, predicting what you'll need to buy in the future based on past trends.

    Facilities Management Procurement

    This one's about sourcing everything that keeps the workplace humming, from cleaning services to security.

  • F

    Forecasting

    Like a weather report for business, predicting what you'll need to buy in the future based on past trends.

    Facilities Management Procurement

    This one's about sourcing everything that keeps the workplace humming, from cleaning services to security.

  • G

    Global Sourcing

    Shopping around the world for the best suppliers, like a global treasure hunt for your business.

  • H

    HR Procurement

    Here, it's about finding and managing resources for employee services, like training programs and benefits packages.

    Hedging

    It's like an insurance policy in your procurement strategy to protect against price swings and market changes.

  • H

    HR Procurement

    Here, it's about finding and managing resources for employee services, like training programs and benefits packages.

    Hedging

    It's like an insurance policy in your procurement strategy to protect against price swings and market changes.

  • I

    IT Procurement

    This is all about getting the techy stuff—software, hardware, cloud services—you name it, in the smartest way possible.

    Indirect Procurement

    This one's all about the things you need to keep the business running smoothly, like office supplies, software, and maintenance services.

    Incoterms

    These are the rulebooks for international trade, laying out who does what, where, and when.

  • I

    IT Procurement

    This is all about getting the techy stuff—software, hardware, cloud services—you name it, in the smartest way possible.

    Indirect Procurement

    This one's all about the things you need to keep the business running smoothly, like office supplies, software, and maintenance services.

    Incoterms

    These are the rulebooks for international trade, laying out who does what, where, and when.

  • I

    IT Procurement

    This is all about getting the techy stuff—software, hardware, cloud services—you name it, in the smartest way possible.

    Indirect Procurement

    This one's all about the things you need to keep the business running smoothly, like office supplies, software, and maintenance services.

    Incoterms

    These are the rulebooks for international trade, laying out who does what, where, and when.

  • L

    Logistics Procurement

    This involves getting your logistics game on point, ensuring that goods get from A to B efficiently and cost-effectively.

    Life-Cycle Costing

    Looking at the cost of a product over its entire life, not just the price tag at purchase. It's the long game in spending.

  • L

    Logistics Procurement

    This involves getting your logistics game on point, ensuring that goods get from A to B efficiently and cost-effectively.

    Life-Cycle Costing

    Looking at the cost of a product over its entire life, not just the price tag at purchase. It's the long game in spending.

  • M

    Marketing Procurement

    It's like shopping for creativity. Getting deals on advertising, digital services, and all that jazz to make your brand shine.

    Make-or-Buy Decision

    Deciding whether to make something in-house or buy it from someone else. It's like choosing between cooking and takeout.

  • M

    Marketing Procurement

    It's like shopping for creativity. Getting deals on advertising, digital services, and all that jazz to make your brand shine.

    Make-or-Buy Decision

    Deciding whether to make something in-house or buy it from someone else. It's like choosing between cooking and takeout.

  • N

    Negotiation Strategies

    The game plans you use to get the best deals. It's like knowing the right chess moves in business.

  • O

    Outsourcing

    When you get someone outside your company to do the work. It's like hiring a DJ for your party instead of making your own playlist.

  • P

    Professional Services Procurement

    This is about hiring the brains—consultants, lawyers, accountants—to help navigate the business world.

    Procurement vs. purchasing

    Procurement is the behind-the-scenes work before you buy, like choosing the right suppliers. Purchasing? That's when you actually buy.

    Purchasing

    It's the straightforward act of buying what your business needs from suppliers.

  • P

    Professional Services Procurement

    This is about hiring the brains—consultants, lawyers, accountants—to help navigate the business world.

    Procurement vs. purchasing

    Procurement is the behind-the-scenes work before you buy, like choosing the right suppliers. Purchasing? That's when you actually buy.

    Purchasing

    It's the straightforward act of buying what your business needs from suppliers.

  • P

    Professional Services Procurement

    This is about hiring the brains—consultants, lawyers, accountants—to help navigate the business world.

    Procurement vs. purchasing

    Procurement is the behind-the-scenes work before you buy, like choosing the right suppliers. Purchasing? That's when you actually buy.

    Purchasing

    It's the straightforward act of buying what your business needs from suppliers.

  • Q

    QBR - Quarterly business review

    A regular check-in every three months to see how things are going in the business world.

  • R

    Risk Assessment

    It's like a safety check for your business deals. Figuring out what could go wrong and how to keep it all on track.

    RFP - Request for Proposal

    This is when you ask suppliers to pitch their best plans to you, based on what you need.

    RFI - Request for Information

    This is when you're on the hunt for info about potential suppliers, kind of like business window shopping.

    RFQ - Request for Quotation

    Here, you're asking suppliers to give you the nitty-gritty on their prices.

  • R

    Risk Assessment

    It's like a safety check for your business deals. Figuring out what could go wrong and how to keep it all on track.

    RFP - Request for Proposal

    This is when you ask suppliers to pitch their best plans to you, based on what you need.

    RFI - Request for Information

    This is when you're on the hunt for info about potential suppliers, kind of like business window shopping.

    RFQ - Request for Quotation

    Here, you're asking suppliers to give you the nitty-gritty on their prices.

  • R

    Risk Assessment

    It's like a safety check for your business deals. Figuring out what could go wrong and how to keep it all on track.

    RFP - Request for Proposal

    This is when you ask suppliers to pitch their best plans to you, based on what you need.

    RFI - Request for Information

    This is when you're on the hunt for info about potential suppliers, kind of like business window shopping.

    RFQ - Request for Quotation

    Here, you're asking suppliers to give you the nitty-gritty on their prices.

  • R

    Risk Assessment

    It's like a safety check for your business deals. Figuring out what could go wrong and how to keep it all on track.

    RFP - Request for Proposal

    This is when you ask suppliers to pitch their best plans to you, based on what you need.

    RFI - Request for Information

    This is when you're on the hunt for info about potential suppliers, kind of like business window shopping.

    RFQ - Request for Quotation

    Here, you're asking suppliers to give you the nitty-gritty on their prices.

  • S

    Supplier Diversification

    Not putting all your eggs in one basket. It's about having a mix of suppliers to reduce risks and maybe even snag better deals.

    Spend Analysis

    Taking a magnifying glass to where your money's going. It's about understanding your spending habits to make smarter buying decisions.

    Supply Chain Transparency

    It's like having a clear window into where your stuff comes from, so everyone knows it's all above board.

    Subcontract Management

    This is when you're juggling all the smaller contracts under a big one, making sure everything runs smoothly.

    Sustainability

    It's about being a good ancestor, making sure we don't mess up the planet for future generations.

    Supplier Relationship Management

    This is all about keeping a good vibe with your suppliers, making sure you both get the most out of working together.

    Supplier Onboarding

    It's like welcoming a new player to your team, getting them up to speed with how things work in your business.

    Sole Source

    This is when you've got only one supplier who can provide what you need, so you've got to go with them.

    Single Source

    It's when you put all your eggs in one basket, buying everything from just one supplier.

    Strategic Sourcing

    This is smart shopping for your business. You're not just buying; you're thinking long-term and getting the best bang for your buck.

    Sourcing

    It's like scouting for the best team players for your business needs in the supplier world.

    Stakeholder

    Anyone who's got a stake in what you're doing. They could be inside or outside your company, like team members, suppliers, or even customers.

  • S

    Supplier Diversification

    Not putting all your eggs in one basket. It's about having a mix of suppliers to reduce risks and maybe even snag better deals.

    Spend Analysis

    Taking a magnifying glass to where your money's going. It's about understanding your spending habits to make smarter buying decisions.

    Supply Chain Transparency

    It's like having a clear window into where your stuff comes from, so everyone knows it's all above board.

    Subcontract Management

    This is when you're juggling all the smaller contracts under a big one, making sure everything runs smoothly.

    Sustainability

    It's about being a good ancestor, making sure we don't mess up the planet for future generations.

    Supplier Relationship Management

    This is all about keeping a good vibe with your suppliers, making sure you both get the most out of working together.

    Supplier Onboarding

    It's like welcoming a new player to your team, getting them up to speed with how things work in your business.

    Sole Source

    This is when you've got only one supplier who can provide what you need, so you've got to go with them.

    Single Source

    It's when you put all your eggs in one basket, buying everything from just one supplier.

    Strategic Sourcing

    This is smart shopping for your business. You're not just buying; you're thinking long-term and getting the best bang for your buck.

    Sourcing

    It's like scouting for the best team players for your business needs in the supplier world.

    Stakeholder

    Anyone who's got a stake in what you're doing. They could be inside or outside your company, like team members, suppliers, or even customers.

  • S

    Supplier Diversification

    Not putting all your eggs in one basket. It's about having a mix of suppliers to reduce risks and maybe even snag better deals.

    Spend Analysis

    Taking a magnifying glass to where your money's going. It's about understanding your spending habits to make smarter buying decisions.

    Supply Chain Transparency

    It's like having a clear window into where your stuff comes from, so everyone knows it's all above board.

    Subcontract Management

    This is when you're juggling all the smaller contracts under a big one, making sure everything runs smoothly.

    Sustainability

    It's about being a good ancestor, making sure we don't mess up the planet for future generations.

    Supplier Relationship Management

    This is all about keeping a good vibe with your suppliers, making sure you both get the most out of working together.

    Supplier Onboarding

    It's like welcoming a new player to your team, getting them up to speed with how things work in your business.

    Sole Source

    This is when you've got only one supplier who can provide what you need, so you've got to go with them.

    Single Source

    It's when you put all your eggs in one basket, buying everything from just one supplier.

    Strategic Sourcing

    This is smart shopping for your business. You're not just buying; you're thinking long-term and getting the best bang for your buck.

    Sourcing

    It's like scouting for the best team players for your business needs in the supplier world.

    Stakeholder

    Anyone who's got a stake in what you're doing. They could be inside or outside your company, like team members, suppliers, or even customers.

  • S

    Supplier Diversification

    Not putting all your eggs in one basket. It's about having a mix of suppliers to reduce risks and maybe even snag better deals.

    Spend Analysis

    Taking a magnifying glass to where your money's going. It's about understanding your spending habits to make smarter buying decisions.

    Supply Chain Transparency

    It's like having a clear window into where your stuff comes from, so everyone knows it's all above board.

    Subcontract Management

    This is when you're juggling all the smaller contracts under a big one, making sure everything runs smoothly.

    Sustainability

    It's about being a good ancestor, making sure we don't mess up the planet for future generations.

    Supplier Relationship Management

    This is all about keeping a good vibe with your suppliers, making sure you both get the most out of working together.

    Supplier Onboarding

    It's like welcoming a new player to your team, getting them up to speed with how things work in your business.

    Sole Source

    This is when you've got only one supplier who can provide what you need, so you've got to go with them.

    Single Source

    It's when you put all your eggs in one basket, buying everything from just one supplier.

    Strategic Sourcing

    This is smart shopping for your business. You're not just buying; you're thinking long-term and getting the best bang for your buck.

    Sourcing

    It's like scouting for the best team players for your business needs in the supplier world.

    Stakeholder

    Anyone who's got a stake in what you're doing. They could be inside or outside your company, like team members, suppliers, or even customers.

  • S

    Supplier Diversification

    Not putting all your eggs in one basket. It's about having a mix of suppliers to reduce risks and maybe even snag better deals.

    Spend Analysis

    Taking a magnifying glass to where your money's going. It's about understanding your spending habits to make smarter buying decisions.

    Supply Chain Transparency

    It's like having a clear window into where your stuff comes from, so everyone knows it's all above board.

    Subcontract Management

    This is when you're juggling all the smaller contracts under a big one, making sure everything runs smoothly.

    Sustainability

    It's about being a good ancestor, making sure we don't mess up the planet for future generations.

    Supplier Relationship Management

    This is all about keeping a good vibe with your suppliers, making sure you both get the most out of working together.

    Supplier Onboarding

    It's like welcoming a new player to your team, getting them up to speed with how things work in your business.

    Sole Source

    This is when you've got only one supplier who can provide what you need, so you've got to go with them.

    Single Source

    It's when you put all your eggs in one basket, buying everything from just one supplier.

    Strategic Sourcing

    This is smart shopping for your business. You're not just buying; you're thinking long-term and getting the best bang for your buck.

    Sourcing

    It's like scouting for the best team players for your business needs in the supplier world.

    Stakeholder

    Anyone who's got a stake in what you're doing. They could be inside or outside your company, like team members, suppliers, or even customers.

  • S

    Supplier Diversification

    Not putting all your eggs in one basket. It's about having a mix of suppliers to reduce risks and maybe even snag better deals.

    Spend Analysis

    Taking a magnifying glass to where your money's going. It's about understanding your spending habits to make smarter buying decisions.

    Supply Chain Transparency

    It's like having a clear window into where your stuff comes from, so everyone knows it's all above board.

    Subcontract Management

    This is when you're juggling all the smaller contracts under a big one, making sure everything runs smoothly.

    Sustainability

    It's about being a good ancestor, making sure we don't mess up the planet for future generations.

    Supplier Relationship Management

    This is all about keeping a good vibe with your suppliers, making sure you both get the most out of working together.

    Supplier Onboarding

    It's like welcoming a new player to your team, getting them up to speed with how things work in your business.

    Sole Source

    This is when you've got only one supplier who can provide what you need, so you've got to go with them.

    Single Source

    It's when you put all your eggs in one basket, buying everything from just one supplier.

    Strategic Sourcing

    This is smart shopping for your business. You're not just buying; you're thinking long-term and getting the best bang for your buck.

    Sourcing

    It's like scouting for the best team players for your business needs in the supplier world.

    Stakeholder

    Anyone who's got a stake in what you're doing. They could be inside or outside your company, like team members, suppliers, or even customers.

  • S

    Supplier Diversification

    Not putting all your eggs in one basket. It's about having a mix of suppliers to reduce risks and maybe even snag better deals.

    Spend Analysis

    Taking a magnifying glass to where your money's going. It's about understanding your spending habits to make smarter buying decisions.

    Supply Chain Transparency

    It's like having a clear window into where your stuff comes from, so everyone knows it's all above board.

    Subcontract Management

    This is when you're juggling all the smaller contracts under a big one, making sure everything runs smoothly.

    Sustainability

    It's about being a good ancestor, making sure we don't mess up the planet for future generations.

    Supplier Relationship Management

    This is all about keeping a good vibe with your suppliers, making sure you both get the most out of working together.

    Supplier Onboarding

    It's like welcoming a new player to your team, getting them up to speed with how things work in your business.

    Sole Source

    This is when you've got only one supplier who can provide what you need, so you've got to go with them.

    Single Source

    It's when you put all your eggs in one basket, buying everything from just one supplier.

    Strategic Sourcing

    This is smart shopping for your business. You're not just buying; you're thinking long-term and getting the best bang for your buck.

    Sourcing

    It's like scouting for the best team players for your business needs in the supplier world.

    Stakeholder

    Anyone who's got a stake in what you're doing. They could be inside or outside your company, like team members, suppliers, or even customers.

  • S

    Supplier Diversification

    Not putting all your eggs in one basket. It's about having a mix of suppliers to reduce risks and maybe even snag better deals.

    Spend Analysis

    Taking a magnifying glass to where your money's going. It's about understanding your spending habits to make smarter buying decisions.

    Supply Chain Transparency

    It's like having a clear window into where your stuff comes from, so everyone knows it's all above board.

    Subcontract Management

    This is when you're juggling all the smaller contracts under a big one, making sure everything runs smoothly.

    Sustainability

    It's about being a good ancestor, making sure we don't mess up the planet for future generations.

    Supplier Relationship Management

    This is all about keeping a good vibe with your suppliers, making sure you both get the most out of working together.

    Supplier Onboarding

    It's like welcoming a new player to your team, getting them up to speed with how things work in your business.

    Sole Source

    This is when you've got only one supplier who can provide what you need, so you've got to go with them.

    Single Source

    It's when you put all your eggs in one basket, buying everything from just one supplier.

    Strategic Sourcing

    This is smart shopping for your business. You're not just buying; you're thinking long-term and getting the best bang for your buck.

    Sourcing

    It's like scouting for the best team players for your business needs in the supplier world.

    Stakeholder

    Anyone who's got a stake in what you're doing. They could be inside or outside your company, like team members, suppliers, or even customers.

  • S

    Supplier Diversification

    Not putting all your eggs in one basket. It's about having a mix of suppliers to reduce risks and maybe even snag better deals.

    Spend Analysis

    Taking a magnifying glass to where your money's going. It's about understanding your spending habits to make smarter buying decisions.

    Supply Chain Transparency

    It's like having a clear window into where your stuff comes from, so everyone knows it's all above board.

    Subcontract Management

    This is when you're juggling all the smaller contracts under a big one, making sure everything runs smoothly.

    Sustainability

    It's about being a good ancestor, making sure we don't mess up the planet for future generations.

    Supplier Relationship Management

    This is all about keeping a good vibe with your suppliers, making sure you both get the most out of working together.

    Supplier Onboarding

    It's like welcoming a new player to your team, getting them up to speed with how things work in your business.

    Sole Source

    This is when you've got only one supplier who can provide what you need, so you've got to go with them.

    Single Source

    It's when you put all your eggs in one basket, buying everything from just one supplier.

    Strategic Sourcing

    This is smart shopping for your business. You're not just buying; you're thinking long-term and getting the best bang for your buck.

    Sourcing

    It's like scouting for the best team players for your business needs in the supplier world.

    Stakeholder

    Anyone who's got a stake in what you're doing. They could be inside or outside your company, like team members, suppliers, or even customers.

  • S

    Supplier Diversification

    Not putting all your eggs in one basket. It's about having a mix of suppliers to reduce risks and maybe even snag better deals.

    Spend Analysis

    Taking a magnifying glass to where your money's going. It's about understanding your spending habits to make smarter buying decisions.

    Supply Chain Transparency

    It's like having a clear window into where your stuff comes from, so everyone knows it's all above board.

    Subcontract Management

    This is when you're juggling all the smaller contracts under a big one, making sure everything runs smoothly.

    Sustainability

    It's about being a good ancestor, making sure we don't mess up the planet for future generations.

    Supplier Relationship Management

    This is all about keeping a good vibe with your suppliers, making sure you both get the most out of working together.

    Supplier Onboarding

    It's like welcoming a new player to your team, getting them up to speed with how things work in your business.

    Sole Source

    This is when you've got only one supplier who can provide what you need, so you've got to go with them.

    Single Source

    It's when you put all your eggs in one basket, buying everything from just one supplier.

    Strategic Sourcing

    This is smart shopping for your business. You're not just buying; you're thinking long-term and getting the best bang for your buck.

    Sourcing

    It's like scouting for the best team players for your business needs in the supplier world.

    Stakeholder

    Anyone who's got a stake in what you're doing. They could be inside or outside your company, like team members, suppliers, or even customers.

  • S

    Supplier Diversification

    Not putting all your eggs in one basket. It's about having a mix of suppliers to reduce risks and maybe even snag better deals.

    Spend Analysis

    Taking a magnifying glass to where your money's going. It's about understanding your spending habits to make smarter buying decisions.

    Supply Chain Transparency

    It's like having a clear window into where your stuff comes from, so everyone knows it's all above board.

    Subcontract Management

    This is when you're juggling all the smaller contracts under a big one, making sure everything runs smoothly.

    Sustainability

    It's about being a good ancestor, making sure we don't mess up the planet for future generations.

    Supplier Relationship Management

    This is all about keeping a good vibe with your suppliers, making sure you both get the most out of working together.

    Supplier Onboarding

    It's like welcoming a new player to your team, getting them up to speed with how things work in your business.

    Sole Source

    This is when you've got only one supplier who can provide what you need, so you've got to go with them.

    Single Source

    It's when you put all your eggs in one basket, buying everything from just one supplier.

    Strategic Sourcing

    This is smart shopping for your business. You're not just buying; you're thinking long-term and getting the best bang for your buck.

    Sourcing

    It's like scouting for the best team players for your business needs in the supplier world.

    Stakeholder

    Anyone who's got a stake in what you're doing. They could be inside or outside your company, like team members, suppliers, or even customers.

  • S

    Supplier Diversification

    Not putting all your eggs in one basket. It's about having a mix of suppliers to reduce risks and maybe even snag better deals.

    Spend Analysis

    Taking a magnifying glass to where your money's going. It's about understanding your spending habits to make smarter buying decisions.

    Supply Chain Transparency

    It's like having a clear window into where your stuff comes from, so everyone knows it's all above board.

    Subcontract Management

    This is when you're juggling all the smaller contracts under a big one, making sure everything runs smoothly.

    Sustainability

    It's about being a good ancestor, making sure we don't mess up the planet for future generations.

    Supplier Relationship Management

    This is all about keeping a good vibe with your suppliers, making sure you both get the most out of working together.

    Supplier Onboarding

    It's like welcoming a new player to your team, getting them up to speed with how things work in your business.

    Sole Source

    This is when you've got only one supplier who can provide what you need, so you've got to go with them.

    Single Source

    It's when you put all your eggs in one basket, buying everything from just one supplier.

    Strategic Sourcing

    This is smart shopping for your business. You're not just buying; you're thinking long-term and getting the best bang for your buck.

    Sourcing

    It's like scouting for the best team players for your business needs in the supplier world.

    Stakeholder

    Anyone who's got a stake in what you're doing. They could be inside or outside your company, like team members, suppliers, or even customers.

  • T

    Travel Procurement

    It's all about managing travel needs and expenses, from flights to hotels, ensuring hassle-free business trips.

    Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

    Looking at the big picture of what you're spending, not just the price tag. It includes all costs from start to finish.

    Third Party Risk Management

    It's about playing it safe when you're working with outside companies, making sure there are no nasty surprises.

    Tender

    This is a formal 'Who wants to work with us?' call, especially common in government gigs.

  • T

    Travel Procurement

    It's all about managing travel needs and expenses, from flights to hotels, ensuring hassle-free business trips.

    Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

    Looking at the big picture of what you're spending, not just the price tag. It includes all costs from start to finish.

    Third Party Risk Management

    It's about playing it safe when you're working with outside companies, making sure there are no nasty surprises.

    Tender

    This is a formal 'Who wants to work with us?' call, especially common in government gigs.

  • T

    Travel Procurement

    It's all about managing travel needs and expenses, from flights to hotels, ensuring hassle-free business trips.

    Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

    Looking at the big picture of what you're spending, not just the price tag. It includes all costs from start to finish.

    Third Party Risk Management

    It's about playing it safe when you're working with outside companies, making sure there are no nasty surprises.

    Tender

    This is a formal 'Who wants to work with us?' call, especially common in government gigs.

  • T

    Travel Procurement

    It's all about managing travel needs and expenses, from flights to hotels, ensuring hassle-free business trips.

    Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

    Looking at the big picture of what you're spending, not just the price tag. It includes all costs from start to finish.

    Third Party Risk Management

    It's about playing it safe when you're working with outside companies, making sure there are no nasty surprises.

    Tender

    This is a formal 'Who wants to work with us?' call, especially common in government gigs.

  • V

    Vendor Management

    Keeping a good relationship with your suppliers. It's like being a friendly neighbor who also means business.

  • W

    Win-Win Negotiation

    This is when everyone at the negotiation table walks away happy, a real team effort.