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Eyvonne · 8d ago

guys pls hear me out~ Sometimes I feel like I’m stuck in the middle between suppliers and other departments. When issues happen, ie: delay, wrong specs, sudden changes, everyone points fingers. I try to CC all relevant teams in emails and remind them to go through me, but some still contact suppliers directly or promise things without looping me in. How do you manage this? Do you act as the middleman officially? Or set strict SOPs? I’m really tired of fixing messes I didn’t create.

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Kiely · 10d ago

I’m a fresh grad who just started working in procurement, and now I’m tasked with suggesting 10 new vendors for our upcoming projects. Prob is, I don’t really know where to find reliable supplier contacts or how to decide which ones are the best fit. My questions: 1- How do you usually go about scouting and evaluating new suppliers? 2- What’s the typical thought process or SOP to follow when picking vendors? Any tips or advice to help me get this right would be super appreciated!

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Yew Gen Ng · 23 May 2025

Anyone from this community free to share your suggestions, im open to hear ok! I just want to know what process and tools does a procurement or vendor management leader would suggest to use, when facing any vendor risk management?

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Isaiah · 20 May 2025

I’m currently exploring various career options, and procurement has been on my radar. I’m wondering about the potential in this field, especially with all the supply chain challenges and shifts happening. From what I’ve heard, procurement isn’t just about getting the lowest price, but involves a lot of problem-solving, vendor management, and compliance. I'm curious about what the long-term outlook might be. Anyone in procurement can share some insight into the future of this field?

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Mahathir · 7 May 2025

I’m only a few months into my procurement role, and there’s this supplier that’s been around for 10 years, but honestly, it’s getting so frustrating working with them. 😤 They seem to go out of their way to make my life difficult, but I can’t just cut them off because they’ve been here longer than me! I’ve tried to stay professional, but it’s becoming unbearable. How do I deal with them without burning bridges but also not losing my mind?

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Fred · 29 Apr 2025

I’ve been juggling so many procurement tasks on my own, and it’s really starting to take a toll on me. 😩 The workload is heavy, and I feel like I’m drowning in responsibilities. I’m really at my breaking point. How do I tell my boss that I need help dividing the tasks with a colleague or request an assistant? I don’t want to seem like I’m not capable, but honestly, it’s just too much right now. I just need some support before I lose my sanity!

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Amir · 17 Apr 2025

Procurement is a thankless job. Recently, a vendor didn’t deliver as expected, and now I’m getting the blame for it. I did everything right. I followed up, ensured deadlines were met, and even had backups in place. But somehow, it’s still “my fault” bcz higher-ups only see the end result. I don’t even know how to defend myself now without sounding defensive. How do you move on from being blamed for something that wasn’t your fault? Is there a way to clear your name without making things worse?

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Paul · 15 Apr 2025

As someone in procurement, I’ve noticed something that’s not often discussed which is dealing with sustainability clauses and ethics-driven procurement in today’s supply chain. It’s tough balancing cost-cutting with making eco-friendly and ethical choices when the pressure is to deliver at the lowest price possible. Are we over-complicating it, or is this the future of procurement? How do you manage to maintain a competitive edge without compromising on ethical standards?

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Hasyim Rizki · 8 Apr 2025

Why does procurement feel like a constant battle between getting the best deal and dealing with suppliers who think we print money? 😩 Every RFQ turns into endless negotiations, delays, and last-minute changes. And don’t get me started on internal teams—finance wants cheaper, ops wants faster, but we’re the ones stuck in the middle. Anyone in procurement, how do you manage difficult vendors and impossible internal expectations without losing your mind?

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Cecep Mahmudin · 7 Mar 2025

HAve you encounter any over promising vendors? Like they guarantee you stock, confirm delivery dates, and everything looks good until last minute, ‘Sorry, got delay.’ By then, internal teams are already chasing us for updates like it’s our fault. And if we try to switch vendors, suddenly got politics involved. long-term relationships, preferred suppliers, or management punya ‘friend.’ How do you deal with suppliers who just can’t be consistent??