5 December 2017

Designing of the procurement strategy

Strategic intent The strategic intent document exists in connection with other key documents that include the bylaws and the procurement procedure. While the above-mentioned documents, which are part of the organizational structure, describe repeatable processes and activities, the strategy will normally contain a description of projects of an ad hoc […]
28 July 2017

An efficient offer inquiry

Offer inquiries are one of the basic tools for communication between merchants and suppliers in the sourcing process. Their use mainly affects the efficiency in obtaining offers, but also the communication and ultimately the image of the buying company. In many situations, the approach to the inquiry is closely related […]
21 June 2017

Methodology of savings calculation in B2B procurement

Introduction The topic of savings in business procurements has become very popular during the time of global crisis in the years 2008-2010. Business owners and company management boards started to particularly observe the expenditures connected not only with th employment, but also  procurement. Many projects targeted at reduction of procurement […]
1 June 2017

Procurement 2.0 – a new perspective

New challenges The economic crisis in 2008 forced companies to implement projects aimed at achievement of savings, as well as at other view on the function of procurement in enterprises. Many enterprises had to face the problem of cost reduction in order to maintain the financial liquidity as well as […]
7 March 2017

E-auctions in B2B procurement

E-auctions are becoming an increasingly popular tool supporting the process of business procurement. In many situations they are an alternative to negotiations with suppliers. In particular, e-auctions are known to users of procurement platforms, where you can also place electronic offer inquiries. The main goal of using electronic auctions is […]
27 February 2017

Electronic auctions or traditional procurement negotiations?

Many negotiation tools are used in the procurement world. Next to traditional forms of negotiation, like meetings or telephone conversations, procurement departments have also started to utilize electronic auctions more and more frequently. Succeeding in negotiations depends first and foremost on how well we utilize the range of tools we […]
14 December 2016

Cooperation with internal customer in B2B procurement process

B2B procurement process involves delivery of products and services necessary for proper operation of any company. It usually starts from defining the business needs by internal customers. Their proper involvement may play a key role in procurement projects. It is worth looking closely how everyday cooperation between merchants and the […]