Indirect procurement is the purchase of goods and services that support the business but don’t go into the final product.
Indirect procurement is the process of buying the goods and services a company needs to run its operations, even though they don’t go into the final product or service. This category includes items like office supplies, software subscriptions, facilities, marketing materials, and professional services. These purchases often come from many vendors and departments, which makes them harder to control. When managed well, indirect procurement helps keep spending visible, prevents off-policy purchases, reduces waste, and ensures teams get what they need without delays.
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