The Buyer's ToolkitGreat buying and supplier management made simple.
No experience needed, the Buyer's Toolkit is perfect for buyers, non-buyers and business stakeholders.
The platform for simple, effective buying and supplier management, with digital learning and expert resources
The Buyer’s Toolkit is a powerful buying platform and resource centre for anyone responsible for purchasing, or who works with suppliers, regardless of procurement experience.
Built on Positive Purchasing’s 5D Power Buying® process, it provides step-by-step guidance through every stage of buying – combining best-practice tools and theory for professional buying, negotiation, supplier and contract management, into one straightforward framework.
Whether you're an individual buyer or part of a large corporate team, you'll find everything you need to improve purchasing outcomes, no matter the scale, backed by a wealth of resources and digital learning modules.
How it works
The Buyer’s Toolkit is based upon the 5D power buying process, guiding users through the fundamental steps and actions needed to determine and execute the optimum buying plan including:
- Clarifying what you are setting out to buy and the objectives you must satisfy, and defining your specific needs and wants.
- Wider business engagement.
- Assessing your power position and options to boost power.
- Understanding the marketplace and potential suppliers.
- Developing a power buying plan.
- Selecting the right supplier.
- Negotiating the best deal.
- Making the new buying arrangements happen - including contract formation.
- Supplier management and performance monitoring of your supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Buyer’s Toolkit suitable for stakeholders and non-procurement people?
Yes. In fact, it’s perfect for anyone who buys or works with suppliers.
Does the Buyer’s Toolkit include contract and supplier management?
Yes. It includes both contract and supplier management tools.
Do I need to have prior procurement experience to use The Buyer’s Toolkit?
No, The Buyer’s Toolkit is simple and intuitive to use and requires no prior-procurement experience. Instead, it guides you through a series of prompts and information inputs in order to produce a buying plan.
Can I learn about buying within the Buyer’s Toolkit?
Yes. The Buyer’s Toolkit includes learning resources for key steps.
Can this be added to my Procleus dashboard?
Yes it can.