Based on the author’s real world experience during the course of her career in supply management, engineering, and as a project management professional, this unique guide demonstrates a practical and proven approach to using project management strategies, tools, and techniques to consistently create successful procurement practices that go beyond mere cost savings. Procurement Project Management Success integrates supply management best practices and processes with those applicable from the field of project management. It explains how to initiate, plan, manage, and complete both simple and complex procurement projects successfully. Through the use of scheduling, communication plans, risk management and other project management processes, these procurements satisfy stakeholders by setting expectations, continuously communicating status, and getting the best value for the dollar. This book shows project managers all the steps and processes used in procurement, and details for procurement professionals how adding and applying a few project management processes and techniques to their skill set can substantially improve both their company’s results and their career opportunities.
Author(s): Diana L. Lindstrom
Publisher: J. Ross Publishing
Year: 2014
Language: English
Pages: xxii, 291
City: Plantation
Contents.......................................................Page 6
Foreword.......................................................Page 12
Preface........................................................Page 16
Acknowlegments.................................................Page 18
About the Author...............................................Page 20
Web Added Value™...............................................Page 22
Chapter 1. First Things First..................................Page 24
Chapter 2. Starting............................................Page 48
Chapter 3. Planning............................................Page 70
Chapter 4. Scheduling..........................................Page 92
Chapter 5. Budget..............................................Page 136
Chapter 6. Communications......................................Page 148
Chapter 7. Risk................................................Page 166
Chapter 8. Negotiations........................................Page 188
Chapter 9. Signing the Contract and Closing the Procurement....Page 208
Chapter 10. Contract Administration............................Page 220
Chapter 11. Final Words........................................Page 234
Appendix A. List of Tables and Figures.........................Page 240
Appendix B. Examples of a Complete RFPS, Schedule, and Budget..Page 244
Appendix C. RFP for Case Example 2: Janitorial Services........Page 264
Index..........................................................Page 306
