Client discovery questions for procurement consultants
As a procurement consultant, listening to and understanding client needs is absolutely essential. Indeed, it’s a key skill for anyone issuing a request for proposal (RFP) on beha...
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How an RFP debrief enhances vendor relationships
In your RFP process, what is your last point of communication with bidders? If it's not an RFP debrief, you may be missing an opportunity to improve vendor relationships and gather...
101 sample RFP questions: The ultimate list of questions to ask vendors
Writing a request for proposal (RFP) isn’t easy, especially if you don’t do it every day. Indeed, it's hard to know what to ask and there’s a lot of pressure to cover all you...
RFP advice: What your vendors wish you knew
When it comes to improving your sourcing processes, innovation and inspection go hand in hand. Indeed, if you want to increase vendor engagement and build beneficial relationships,...
5 emerging procurement trends for 2022: Observations, insight & advice
There's good reason to be optimistic about the future of procurement in the coming year and beyond. Despite facing some downright intimidating challenges, it’s an exciting time t...
An easy RFP checklist: Create complete and consistent RFPs
Issuing a thorough, comprehensive RFP requires a carefully choreographed series of steps. From research and approvals to documents and addendums, there’s a lot to remember. No ma...
9 powerful procurement tools and resources to explore today
If you’re like most procurement professionals, you face a growing list of responsibilities within their organization. On top of your primary mandate to optimize spend and control...
Employee benefits RFP guide: Best practices and examples
There’s a lot of pressure when you undertake a new employee benefits RFP. Indeed, finding the right combination of employee benefits has a significant impact on employee morale, ...
33 of the best RFP examples: Explore sample RFPs by industry
When a new procurement project crosses your desk, one of your first moves is probably to look for a few similar RFP examples. Not only is it normal to explore sample RFPs, it can b...
Request management: Elevating RFx processes to improve sourcing
As anyone in procurement can tell you, there’s a lot more to successful sourcing than simply sending out an RFP. Indeed, gathering information from potential vendors often requir...
How to prioritize supplier diversity in sourcing
Supplier diversity isn’t a trend — it’s a fundamental part of a successful procurement strategy. Indeed, supplier diversity has been a part of procurement for decades with...
The complete RFP toolkit: Templates and tips for success
When you’re ready to begin a sourcing project, the last thing you want to do is waste time. For many procurement teams, consistently finding and using the right checklists, templ...
