Key Sourcing & Procurement Activities

Explore this map of 26 essential activities.

Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) are searching for ways to improve their departments and drive greater business impact. But competing priorities leave them wondering where to focus time and money. What sourcing and procurement activities matter most?

Don’t waste time on sourcing and procurement activities that won’t move the needle: Our sourcing and procurement activity map identifies the 26 essential activities for managing sourcing and procurement.

Download the activity map to learn what CPOs say are the key sourcing and procurement activities to building a world-class organization. With the right plan, you can prioritize with confidence and focus on innovation and driving sourcing and procurement effectiveness.

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