Organizations rely on suppliers and partners to provide and deliver non-core activities to a premium standard and at optimum cost. As such, outsourcing and the ability to manage complex
third-party-relationships�is essential. Those responsible for organizational spending have to manage these multiple relationships successfully, keeping pace with their increased
responsibilities and demonstrating this to the board.�
For them, Professionalism in Purchasing provides practical advice. It defines the characteristics of professionalism and explains how promoting professionalism within purchasing can lead
to greater savings for the organizations as a whole. Kenny provides�guidance on managing customers, procurement processes and compliance and leadership within the function.�
The book is supported by numerous international case studies on companies, such as Ernst & Young, British Airways and BP, as well as interviews with procurement professionals, responsible
for the successful management of spend in global companies.
