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Acquisition Post-Contract

Ensuring that the entire purchasing cycle is effective

The involvement of your purchasing and supply management must not stop at the letting of a contract. They should also be responsible for ensuring that the whole purchase cycle works effectively by ensuring that each contract performs successfully. This includes managing relationships with key suppliers.

At the end of this phase your purchasing and supply team need to decide whether to renew the contract and relationship with the supplier.