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1. purchasing KPIs as the basis for strategic management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Key purchasing figures are a central instrument for strategically managing purchasing and making well-founded decisions. This is because a transparent view of the purchasing processes can only be gained through the systematic recording and evaluation of these key figures by a purchasing controlling department. Performance and process-related key figures are also known as key performance indicators (KPIs). They not only increase the traceability of services, but also create targeted starting points for optimizing processes. At the same time, KPIs form the basis for continuous improvement and the scalability of the purchasing organization. It is crucial that the selection and weighting of the relevant KPIs is closely linked to the overarching purchasing strategy in order to set the right priorities and achieve sustainable success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rule of thumb:<\/strong> Strategic KPIs show where<\/em> procurement is heading<\/em> – operational KPIs show how well<\/em> procurement is working today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. operational purchasing key figures measure daily processes and efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Operational purchasing KPIs are indispensable when it comes to making day-to-day purchasing work efficient, transparent and controllable. This is because they make the performance of individual processes measurable and allow you to react immediately to changes. Especially in a dynamic market environment, it is crucial to be able to access real-time data in order to recognize cost changes at an early stage and implement operational adjustments immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, operational key figures in purchasing can be specifically linked to strategic KPIs so that the implementation of long-term planning is supported by concrete operational measures. In this way, they act as a link between strategic alignment and operational action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it is the management of ordering processes, supplier performance or payment terms – operational KPIs in procurement provide concrete indications of where there is potential for optimization. In particular, the order volume and adherence to payment terms have a direct impact on operational efficiency. They influence process costs, liquidity and supplier relationships. Overall, operational KPIs therefore make a decisive contribution to making procurement flexible, targeted and efficient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Purchasing controlling: transparency for purchasing and the entire supply chain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Below you will find an exemplary overview of operational KPIs in purchasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.1. KPI for ordering processes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A key area of operational KPIs is the analysis of ordering processes. By regularly recording the following KPIs, efficiency potential can be identified and process stability ensured: <\/p>\n\n\n\n