Typical savings achieved through cost avoidance (as percent of spend) that procurement organization actually delivers

This measure calculates percentage of typical savings achieved through cost avoidance (percentage of spend) that your procurement organization actually delivers on sourcing events/projects out of the annual value of goods and services purchased. Cost avoidance is reducing future costs (intangible savings) typically achieved through actions such as negotiating lower rates for new goods and services to be purchased. The process group "manage treasury operations" includes [Managing business's investments in trading in bonds, currencies, financial derivatives, etc. Manage the financial assets and holdings of the organization. Optimize the organization's liquidity. Invest excess cash. Reduce financial risks.]. This Cost Effectiveness measure is intended to help companies understand this cost expenditure related to the process group "Procure materials and services".

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Measure Category:
Cost Effectiveness
Measure ID:
109622
Total Sample Size:
2,430 All Companies
Performers:
25th Median 75th
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Key Performance Indicator:
Yes

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Typical savings achieved through cost avoidance (as percent of spend) that procurement organization actually delivers

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Cross Industry (7.4)

  • 4.2.1 - Provide sourcing governance and perform category management (10277)
    • 4.2.1.1 - Develop procurement plan (10281)
    • 4.2.1.2 - Clarify purchasing requirements (10282)
    • 4.2.1.3 - Establish materials management contingency plans (10283)
    • 4.2.1.4 - Match needs to supply capabilities (10284)
    • 4.2.1.5 - Analyze organization’s spend profile (10285)
    • 4.2.1.6 - Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and value (10286)
    • 4.2.1.7 - Collaborate with suppliers to identify sourcing opportunities (10287)
  • 4.2.2 - Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts (10278)
    • 4.2.2.1 - Select suppliers (10288)
    • 4.2.2.2 - Certify and validate suppliers (10289)
    • 4.2.2.3 - Negotiate and establish contracts (10290)
    • 4.2.2.4 - Manage contracts (10291)
  • 4.2.3 - Order materials and services (10279)
    • 4.2.3.1 - Process/Review requisitions (10292)
    • 4.2.3.2 - Approve requisitions (10293)
    • 4.2.3.3 - Solicit supplier quotes (10294)
    • 4.2.3.4 - Create/Distribute purchase orders (10295)
    • 4.2.3.5 - Expedite orders and satisfy inquiries (10296)
    • 4.2.3.6 - Reconcile purchase orders (10297)
    • 4.2.3.7 - Research/Resolve order exceptions (10298)
  • 4.2.4 - Manage suppliers (10280)
    • 4.2.4.1 - Monitor/Manage supplier information (10299)
    • 4.2.4.2 - Prepare/Analyze procurement and supplier performance (10300)
    • 4.2.4.3 - Support inventory and production processes (10301)
    • 4.2.4.4 - Monitor quality of product delivered (10302)