Procurement Basics

procurement process

1 min read

Procurement Process: An Overview

In business, procurement is the process of acquiring goods or services. The main purpose of procurement is to ensure that the company can obtain the necessary materials and services in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Maryna Marochko
Maryna Marochko
Procurement Basics
procurement plan

2 min read

How to Create a Procurement Game Plan

Every organization has different procurement needs, which means that there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to procurement. However, there are some best practices that all organizations can follow to ensure that their procurement process is as efficient and effective as possible.

Maryna Marochko
Maryna Marochko
Procurement Basics
indirect vs direct

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Indirect vs. Direct Goods and Services: What's the Difference?

Indirect goods and services are those that are not essential to the core product or service of a company. They are often used in the production or delivery of a company's primary offering, but they are not themselves the primary offering.

Maryna Marochko
Maryna Marochko
Procurement Basics
procure to pay

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What is High-Level Procure to Pay?

Procure to pay, also known as P2P, is the process of acquiring goods or services and then making payments for those goods or services. The procure to pay process usually consists of four main stages: requisition, purchase order, receipt, and invoice.

Maryna Marochko
Maryna Marochko
Procurement Basics
procurement and innovation

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How the "Procurement Cult" is Killing Innovation

In today's business environment, the pressure to cut costs is greater than ever. As a result, many organizations have turned to procurement to save the day.

Maryna Marochko
Maryna Marochko
Procurement Basics
optimizing accounts payable and receivable

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4 Tips for Optimizing Accounts Payable and Receivable

Accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) are two of the most important—and often most overlooked—aspects of any business.

Maryna Marochko
Maryna Marochko
Procurement Basics
purchase orders

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All You Need to Know About Purchase Orders

A purchase order is a formal contract between a buyer and a seller. It's used to record the details of what's being bought, how much it costs, and when delivery is expected.

Maryna Marochko
Maryna Marochko
Procurement Basics
strategic spend management

4 min read

Strategic Spend Management: 5 Steps to Automate Your Processes

Learn 5 steps to automate your spend management and maintain superior control.

Maryna Marochko
Maryna Marochko
Procurement Basics