PROCUREMENT & AP: THE BUMPY RELATIONSHIP?

How to improve the collaboration between sourcing, procurement and AP to create integrated end-to-end
processes that deliver on better supplier relationship, cost savings and higher quality of delivery

• Role of a GPO function overlooking at the full S2P/P2P cycle: Scope, responsibilities, accountability and applicability to already existing processes
• Automation as a key enabler to streamlined supply chain: Easy access to centralized and upto- date suppliers’ info and payment data to strengthen collaboration between teams
• Finding the compromise: How to set common metrics / KPIs for parts of the business that usually focus on separate objectives and measure success differently?
• Who owns what? E2E process definition, flexible approach and clear communication to maximize the chances of a successful integration