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What is Strategic Procurement, and How Can Cooperative Purchasing Help?

American City & Country

Strategic procurement is more than just buying goods and services—it’s about creating value, optimizing resources, and aligning purchasing decisions with organizational goals. In this blog, we’ll explore key best practices and show how leveraging group/cooperative purchasing can help you master the art of strategic sourcing.

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The Public Procurement Journey: Tools for Modern Challenges

ivalua

This bill sends plenty of money to the state and local governments–but along with these allocations comes solicitations, procurements, contracts, deadlines, reporting requirements, and other overhead. After they designed, built, and deployed the solution, they could register hundreds of suppliers within hours of launching. A Path Forward.

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How Certified Procurement Professionals Drive Efficiency in Supply Chain Management

The Procurement School

These professionals excel in managing supplier relationships, understanding contract nuances, and mitigating risks. Their ability to leverage market trends and data-driven insights results in smarter purchasing decisions, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chains. Ready to leap?