Corporate Strategy
Zubair Ahmed
3/10/2008
This report will thoroughly examine the procurement operations of the West Ltd, finding out its strengths and weaknesses and suggest appropriate solutions to the current problems identified and will also look at the benefits of trained professionals, new computer system, supplier selection and appraisal, e-procurement and international procurement and suggestions to achieve company’s goals and objectives.
Contents
Introduction 4
Company Profile 4
Aim 4
Benefits of Trained Purchasing Professionals 5
Stakeholders of the organisation 7
Internal Stakeholders 8
External stakeholders 8
Stakeholders Power/Interest Matrix 9
Selection and Development of Suppliers 10
Sourcing the Suppliers 10
Internet 10
Business Journals 10
Exhibitions 10
Supplier Selection 11
Relationship and development 13
Supplier Appraisal 14
Early buyer and supplier involvement 15
Supplier development by Investing 15
The Negotiation Process 16
Pre-negotiation 16
Preparation and Planning 16
Actual Negotiation 17
1. Setting the agenda and rules 17
2. Identifying problems and establishing settlement range 17
3. Problem solving and modification 17
4. Bargaining 17
5. Closing and agreeing 18
Post Negotiation 18
Outcome of negotiation 18
Win-Win situation 18
Win/Lose situation 18
Lose/Lose 18
Benefits of international Procurement 19
Cost benefit analysis of e-procurement 20
Advantages of E-procurement 21
Potential Disadvantages of E-procurement 22
Conclusion/Recommendations 24
Bibliography 25
Introduction
As a newly appointed Purchasing director I have been asked to make improvement within the procurement function at WEST Ltd.
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