Procurement Risk Management
Procurement Risk Management involves identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring potential risks associated with an organization's sourcing and supplier management activities. The goal is to minimize disruptions, protect brand reputation, ensure compliance, and maintain supply chain continuity.
Common procurement risks include:
- Supplier financial instability or bankruptcy
- Geopolitical instability affecting supply sources
- Quality failures and product recalls
- Logistics disruptions and delays
- Price volatility for key commodities
- Compliance violations (ethical, environmental, regulatory)
- Cybersecurity breaches originating from suppliers
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and specialized risk management platforms help procurement teams proactively identify high-risk suppliers, implement mitigation strategies, monitor risk indicators, and develop contingency plans to enhance supply chain resilience.
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