OMBION,KING WINSTON S CE 505 – CE51FA1 / 1510182
HOMEWORK MIDTERM : PRODUCTION
AUGUST 24 , 2019
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
PROCURE
obtain (something), especially with care or effort.
"food procured for the rebels"
obtain (someone) as a prostitute for another person.
"he was charged with procuring a minor"
persuade or cause (someone) to do something.
"he procured his wife to sign the agreement"
Synonyms: acquire,get,find,come by,secure,pick up,get possession of, buy, purchase
PRODUCTION PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
The purpose of project procurement management is to establish and maintain relationships with vendors of goods and
services during the project life cycle. This unique function is an essential part of project management, which is concerned
with overseeing designated sets of temporary operations. Project management for procurement purposes is an essential
part of supply chain management.
Project management for procurement is usually divided into four major processes: planning, selection, administering and
closing procurements.
The Planning Process
The first part, planning, involves the creation of the official procurement management plan. The decisions made involve
which items will be internally procured and which items will be externally outsourced. This information, in turn, will heavily
impact the project's budget and financial scope. Sample procurement documents will be prepared and criteria frameworks
will be developed to create a selection of potential vendors. This selection matrix is based on the project's scope, schedule,
and requirements. Risk factors and budgetary constraints are also considered.
The Selection Process
The selection process involves comparing and contrasting vendors' advantages, disadvantages, and contractual offerings.
Standard tools and techniques are used to select procurements, such as video conferences with bidders that allow them to
understand the project requirements and ask questions. Procurement contracts are decided and awarded through
collaborations between various managers. Resource calendars are then created that detail when, where and how resources
will be used and managed. The corresponding project management plan is adjusted according to resource calendar
updates. Proposals are carefully evaluated and if no satisfactory bids are available, the project management team may
utilize online ads to solicit new bidders.
The Administration Process
The third major step is administration, which refers to the tools and processes used to manage relationships with vendors.
The administration phase results in the continual creation of procurement documents and spreadsheets that may drive
project changes. A centralized system of contract change monitoring and control will be used to evaluate and determine
whether potential changes to contracts are needed. There are formal physical inspections, internal audits and reviews of
procurement operations in order to generate synthesized performance reports that provide real-time feedback. The
administration process is extremely important, so it's usually managed through supply chain or project management
software.
The Closing Process
The closing process isn't just about ending procurement contracts; it's about noting weaknesses, documenting successful
processes and summarizing the project for future needs. Some companies prefer to conduct simple audits using
performance matrices in order to grade the overall project. Documentation is important for future projects, which may
involve entirely different teams in new locations. During the closing process, negotiations may be necessary to resolve
contract disputes. Ideally, potential issues will be noted during the administration process in order to begin the mediation
process early.
When it comes to project procurement management, there are standard features and functions. For example, most
companies prefer to use a smaller number of suppliers with long-term relationships instead of using a group of suppliers to
outbid each other for the lowest price. Establishing and nurturing relationships with suppliers is important because this
enables various supply chain partners and shareholders to work closely together on improvement and coordination
activities.
The Procurement Management Plan defines the following:
Items to be procured with justification statements and timelines
Type of contract to be used
Risks associated with procurement management
How procurement risks will be mitigated through contract performance metrics, insurance, or other means
Determining costs and if/how they’re used as evaluation criteria
Any standardized procurement templates or documents to be used
How multiple suppliers will be managed if applicable
Contract approval process
Decision criteria
Establishing contract deliverables and deadlines
How procurement and contracts are coordinated with project scope, budget, and schedule
Any constraints pertaining to procurement
Direction to sellers on baseline requirements such as contract schedules and work breakdown structures (WBSs)
Vendor Management
Identification of any prequalified sellers if applicable
Performance metrics for procurement activities
Procurement risk
Unrealistic schedule and cost expectations for vendors
Manufacturing capacity capabilities of vendors
Conflicts with current contracts and vendor relationships
Configuration management for upgrades and improvements of purchased technology
Potential delays in shipping and impacts on cost and schedule
Questionable past performance for vendors
Potential that final product does not meet required specifications
Cost Determination
For this project we will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) in order to solicit proposals from various vendors which describe
how they will meet our requirements and the cost of doing so. All proposals will include vendor support for items A, B, and C
(from procurement definition paragraph) as well as the base and out-year costs. The vendors will outline how the work will
be accomplished, who will perform the work, vendors’ experience in providing these goods, customer testimonials,
backgrounds and resumes of employees performing the work, and a line-item breakdown of all costs involved. Additionally,
the vendors will be required to submit work breakdown structures (WBSs) and work schedules to show their understanding
of the work to be performed and their ability to meet the project schedule.
Standardize Procurement Documentation
Standard Request for Proposal Template to include
Background
Proposal process and timelines
Proposal guidelines
Proposal formats and media
Source selection criteria
Pricing forms
Statement of work
Terms and Conditions
Internal source selection evaluation forms
Non-disclosure agreement
Letter of intent
Firm fixed price contract
Procurement audit form
Procurement performance evaluation form
Design Criteria
Lessons learned form
Ability of the vendor to provide all items by the required delivery date
Quality
Cost
Expected delivery date
Comparison of outsourced cost versus in-sourcing
Past performance
References
Procurement Management Plan. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.projectmanagementdocs.com/template/project-
planning/procurement-management-plan/#axzz5xQs3DTPM
What is project procurement management. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.bestvalueschools.com/faq/what-is-project-
procurement-management/
