Project management is a key aspect of any large-scale enterprise project. The success of these "big projects" is often based on the early integration of Procurement in the process, from the design and framing phase, as well as on the performance of the tools available to the procurement teams to plan and monitor various tasks running in parallel.

 "Project buyers” do not pilot a specific category, but a complete project, based on the purchase of a set of goods and services (raw materials, processed products, services, etc.) in liaison with the business teams and the overall strategy of the company.



Compliance with specifications, deadlines and budgets requires constant vigilance from procurement teams who manage complex flows of information, documents and files calling for action at the level of a supplier network, partners, internal teams and backend systems.

•       What is the role of Procurement in the company's strategic initiatives?

•       Which project management system(s) is(are) most appropriate for the management of a Procurement project?

•       What are the characteristics of a successful project management system?

Ivalua gives you the floor to share your vision of efficient Procurement project management and tools to determine the key trends in this field that is at the heart of the current challenges for Purchasing Departments.

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* 1. What types of projects are managed in "project mode” by your company or Procurement department?

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* 2. What is the role of the Procurement department in your company's strategic or large-scale initiatives (involving the purchase of goods or services)? (Single or Multiple responses)

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* 3. Which tool is most suited to perform Procurement tasks for project management?

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* 4. What are the benefits of Spend Management project management functionalities? (1= no benefit, 5= big benefit)

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Collaboration - Managing communications between stakeholders
Cross functionality - Process management: collecting requirements, sourcing, contracts, procurement
Integration - Integration of various procurement /supply/production tools (PLM, MRP, BOM...)
Planning - Managing tasks and resources over time
Reporting - Reporting on all project-related activities impacting the budget

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* 5. What indicators do you use to measure the involvement of your Procurement Directorate in the success of a project?

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