Strategic purchases in the enterprise – theoretical and practical approach

Abstract

In the mid-1990s, the literature began to emphasize the role of strategic procurement management, as it is important in strengthening and creating a purchasing function in the organizational structure. In addition, the activities of the strategic approach to procurement are designed to support top management, create interaction with other business functions and suppliers in the supply chain, as well as improve the competences of people responsible for purchasing management. The aim of the article is to present the theoretical and practical aspects of defining strategic purchases, on the example of a selected enterprise, in the form of a case study.

Keywords

• strategic purchasing
• strategic purchase management
• suppliers
• process of strategic procurement
• enterprise