Procurement Wiki

In this section, you will find articles on key procurement topics. Please do not hesitate to contact us to learn more or to discuss how to adapt a solution to your environment.

• How to properly identify and select your suppliers during your calls for tenders?

  Your specifications document is written, you can now distribute it and start identifying potential partners. Do you know the 3 priority points you need to keep in mind to properly identify and...

• What procedures should be put in place in your purchasing department?

  A company's purchasing department may have to manage a multitude of different purchases, depending on its stakeholders and the strategic choices of management. The implementation of common...

• How and why should dashboards be implemented for purchasing?

  A purchasing policy and strategy alone are not enough for the purchasing department to fulfill its mission and deliver the expected results. It is also necessary to measure and manage its...

• How can you improve the autonomy of your purchasing department?

  To best manage supplier relationships, the Purchasing department needs to be reactive, but also and above all proactive. Closely linked to the company's operational needs, it has a real need for...

• How to develop skills in your Purchasing department?

  Within the Purchasing department, skills development is essential to enable employees to effectively manage their tasks. The acquisition and development of the 'skills' necessary for the role of...

• What organizational structure do you need to put in place to manage your purchases?

  A well-defined organizational chart, resources, and functions will help your Purchasing department to be more efficient. Let's review some key points that will help improve the organization of your...

• What are the missions and objectives of a purchasing department?

  A well-structured and well-organised purchasing department begins with a good definition of its missions, its objectives, and the functions (positions) of the employees involved. Let's review some...

• What is a ‘Good’ Procurement Organization?

  To perform its duties effectively, your procurement department must indeed consist of competent personnel and rely on efficient processes, but it must also be well organized! What is the foundation...