Purchasing process development

The purchasing process is the core process that guides purchasing and this is why it deserves extra attention. An efficient purchasing process can result in an increase in business performance, whereas a poorly developed purchasing process can inhibit progress. ibd’s purchasing process development covers following topics:

• Acid test for current purchasing process
• Development of appropriate purchasing process
• Aligning the purchasing process to the firm’s strategy
• The purchasing process: the buyer and seller’s roles and responsibilities
• The importance of understanding the seller’s sales process for enhancing purchasing efficiency