For needs that are not covered by catalogs, free text requisitioning is the preferred method. It is error prone, can be misleading, requires back and forth Q&A, and skews the spend data set.
2
Post-facto classification of spend
The focus should be on generating clean data from the start to finish, rather than having to retroactively re-classify purchases and invoices based on catalog data.
3
Account code mappings
Account codes (Cost Center, GL, Project, Asset etc.) should be automated based on pre-set configuration. This removes a barrier to entry and makes procurement more intuitive for the end user.
4
No PO—No Pay
No PO—No Pay has had far-reaching consequences. The policy pushed people to go through a lengthy procure to pay process. Plus, with the advent of payment solutions and cards, No PO —No Pay should just be removed.
5
One Time Vendor
Using a standard code for one-off purchases should be stopped due to the impact it has on visibility down the line. Cloud-based software & configuration capabilities mean all vendors can be onboarded quickly & easily.