Purchasing strategy must generate a return on investment. Resources are rare - so they must be organised according to priorities fixed in the strategy.
Often internal resource will not suffice, for several reasons :
- limits on headcount and recruitment
- lack of expertise on certain spend segments
- needs over a limited period, which do not justify permanent resources
Today the possibility of access to external resource has become a reality in purchasing. Service providers can manage your business processes in a range of spend segments, offering significant leverage on performance, and greater operational flexibility
But a decision to outsource processes is not easy.
- How to choose spend families ?
- Which scope ?
- How to chose the best service providor ?
- What risks are involved ?
Better Buying Concepts helps you to analyse the risks and opportunities, and to make the right decision. We have developed significant expertise in this area, we know well the players, and their offerings. We can also put you in touch with customers who have already succeeded in implementing a BPO project.
Purchasing functions in 2012 must consider the outsourcing option to be sure of their level of performance.
