Procurement department organizational structures often -- but not always -- reflect the organizational structure of your business. Additional factors, such as communication patterns, the size of your ...

Collaboration between development, quality, and purchasing departments is crucial for a secure supply chain, reducing risks and ensuring compliance. The Parenteral Drug Association's revised standard ...

Purchasing agents, also known as buyers, generally work in the purchasing departments of large companies or governmental entities. Centralizing many of the organization's buying functions saves money ...

Editor’s note: Bill Shawver is the chief procurement officer for Miami University of Ohio. Jim Bard is a principal with Accenture Management Consulting’s operations practice With the challenge to ...

The purchasing area within Facilities Management completes all purchasing for the Facilities Management Department and, on occasion, for other departments as well. Facilities Management maintains its ...