87 %

proportion of companies using e-procurement tools for supplier sourcing ( CoreX )

“Companies aren ’ t just optimising procurement , they ’ re making smarter , more cost-effective decisions ”

ROBERT FUHRMANN , SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR , ACCENTURE

Robert says leading organisations know that spend analysis is key to improving procurement and saving costs .

To get the most they can out of it , they strategically structure their teams using a series of design choices .

“ One approach is a centralised procurement model , where global , regional and local teams get guidance and tools to carry out their tasks ,” Robert continues . “ This set-up provides global oversight , better collaboration , standardisation and flexibility for regional needs .

136 December 2024