Requirement
Keep the buyer need explicit.
Supplier discovery, product fit, samples and commercial coordination.
Turn the requirement into a clear sourcing request.
Keep the buyer need explicit.
Make responsibilities and handoffs visible.
Use real documents and checks in production workflows.

Identify suppliers that may fit the requirement.
Keep the buyer need explicit.
Make responsibilities and handoffs visible.
Use real documents and checks in production workflows.
Review capability, communication and commercial fit.
Keep the buyer need explicit.
Make responsibilities and handoffs visible.
Use real documents and checks in production workflows.

Use samples where they materially reduce uncertainty.
Keep the buyer need explicit.
Make responsibilities and handoffs visible.
Use real documents and checks in production workflows.
Resolve differences before ordering.
Keep the buyer need explicit.
Make responsibilities and handoffs visible.
Use real documents and checks in production workflows.

Compare real quotations and conditions.
Keep the buyer need explicit.
Make responsibilities and handoffs visible.
Use real documents and checks in production workflows.
Keep confirmations and changes organized.
Keep the buyer need explicit.
Make responsibilities and handoffs visible.
Use real documents and checks in production workflows.

Consider repeat supply and alternatives.
Keep the buyer need explicit.
Make responsibilities and handoffs visible.
Use real documents and checks in production workflows.