{"id":4901,"date":"2026-09-03T14:36:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T12:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeitalia.com\/white-paper\/strategic-sourcing-implementing-it-for-a-successful-procurement-function\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:21:54","slug":"strategic-sourcing-implementing-it-for-a-successful-procurement-function","status":"publish","type":"white-paper","link":"https:\/\/www.makeitalia.com\/en\/white-paper\/strategic-sourcing-implementing-it-for-a-successful-procurement-function\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Sourcing: Implementing It for a Successful Procurement Function"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Strategic Sourcing: Implementing It for a Successful Procurement Function <\/h1>\n<div>\n<p>A methodology that reduces supply costs through the rationalization of your supplier base.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"#form\">Request the White Paper<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Whitepaper-makeitalia.jpeg\" alt=\"Un libro rosso posato su uno scaffale di libri bianchi.\"><\/p>\n<div>Request the document<\/div>\n<h2>Fill out the form to receive the White Paper<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Enter your details in the form to conveniently receive the full White Paper by email.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>    <script src=\"https:\/\/js-eu1.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/9304931.js\" defer><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"hs-form-frame\" data-region=\"eu1\" data-form-id=\"2ca0abf8-93b2-43ec-a1b8-20380ffe207c\" data-portal-id=\"9304931\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Table of Contents<\/div>\n<h2>Strategic Sourcing: White Paper Chapters<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Module 1<\/b> An Effective Method for a Successful Procurement Function<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The TCO approach considers all costs related to the supplier relationship, moving beyond a mere price-focused logic. Evaluating only the purchase cost can lead to inefficiencies related to quality and deliveries, necessitating a more integrated procurement strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Module 2<\/b> The 3 Steps of Strategic Sourcing<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Strategic Sourcing is a structured methodology for optimizing purchases and reducing costs. It involves three phases: product classification, priority definition using the Kraljic Matrix, and analysis of categories to define strategies and monitor suppliers, thereby improving performance and Supply Chain management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Module 3<\/b> Application Contexts<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Strategic Sourcing helps plan medium-to-long-term strategies, enhance competitiveness, and support more informed decisions, making the Supply Chain more flexible and resilient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Why the White Paper is Useful<\/div>\n<h2>Why Read the White Paper<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Today, purchases account for up to 80% of the income statement, and an unreliable Supply Chain has 360\u00b0 impacts. How can you simply support the definition of a solid and effective purchasing strategy?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>What You Will Learn<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>This White Paper provides an in-depth look at an innovative methodology that reduces supply costs through the rationalization of your supplier base.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Who It Is For<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The White Paper is aimed at Procurement Managers and Directors, Buyers, and personnel assigned to supplier base management activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Other White Papers<\/div>\n<h2>Further supply chain insights that may interest you<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Want to learn more?<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Optimize purchases with a structured approach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"#form\">Request the White Paper<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<!-- 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