PROCUREMENT PROCESS
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Procurement Control (PMBOK® Guide 12.3)
| What: | Managing outsourced work and supplier relationships based on an existing contract. | |
| When: | Project execution. | |
| Results: | Two-way open communications, appropriate and timely deliverables, management of changes, and prompt payment for services. |
Manage the Relationship
Establish a contract liaison for each supplier relationship initiated through procurement contracting. Either do this by taking it on yourself or by delegating responsibility to some member of your project team. A liaison's initial duty is to discuss the contract thoroughly with the primary contact for the other party to ensure that everyone understands the contract terms. In addition, he or she will ...
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