The role of procurement in organizations is no longer a matter of debate. Sourcing and procurement have been gaining increasingly strategic relevance in companies and has been the object of constant attention as it is directly related to the level of effectiveness of the organization and closely connected to the company’s cost structure. There is a new recognition in companies of the positive impact that procurement excellence can have on important performance indicators, like costs and spend patterns. Now, top players across industries are contemplating ways to attain sourcing and procurement excellence in order to gain a sustainable cost advantage for business. Furthermore, companies can analyze their procurement operation and think strategically using reliable data which is a foundational building block of procurement excellence.

Execute transformational changes

Leading organizations leverage internal and external data while undertaking transformational changes in procurement. This helps them shift focus to strategic buying vs. tactical procurement. Combining these elements give companies unprecedented visibility over their procurement functions and better leverage its role in increasing profitability. Companies that have harmonized data around their spending tend to attain sourcing and procurement excellence. For instance, while purchasing raw materials, manufacturers must gain an understanding of the change in spending on a year-on-year basis in order to proactively pinpoint and cater to any significant fluctuations.

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