PSPPCM018 — Conduct demand and procurement spend analysis

1 Collect and analyse demand and procurement spend data

• 1.1Identify and analyse demand patterns (organisational consumption), using a range of data sources and using appropriate breakdowns such as by category, region or time period.
• 1.2Identify and analyse procurement spend data, using a range of data sources and using appropriate breakdowns, including by category, region or time period.
• 1.3Establish and analyse the relationship between demand, consumption and procurement spend and assess business complexity of the buying organisation based on this analysis.
• 1.4Develop product usage profiles and organisational spend profiles.
• 1.5Establish causal links for demand and spend patterns through engagement with internal stakeholders and analysis of data.
• 1.6Map and analyse processes involved across the whole procurement life cycle to identify potential for efficiencies and improved data gathering.
• 1.7Review organisational policies and processes for procurement, asset management and budget, assess the impact of these on demand and/or spend and make recommendations to improve management of demand.

2 Develop and implement demand/spend management strategy

• 2.1Develop and implement effective communication strategies to engage internal stakeholders, external and market stakeholders.
• 2.2Develop and implement outcome based demand and/or spend management processes across the procurement life cycle.
• 2.3Identify and use appropriate systems to support procurement and financial processes.
• 2.4Develop and implement processes to control and manage the demand for particular goods and services according to influencing factors.
• 2.5Identify staff skills and training and development opportunities related to demand and/or procurement spend management and incorporate these into professional development plans.
• 2.6Develop outcome based, transparent and manageable performance metrics to ensure best practice is achieved, whilst satisfying organisational needs.

3 Manage demand/spend risks and opportunities

• 3.1Review and analyse the market profile, including opportunities to influence or develop the market.
• 3.2Identify and assess market dynamics including market cycles, product life cycles and growth and/or decline.
• 3.3Assess realistically the desirability and practicality of ongoing market development and undertake market development activities where these are appropriate.
• 3.4Identify and consider opportunities and risks associated with managing demand and procurement spend.

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