Maverick buying Purchases made outside approved contracts — like buying office supplies without checking if the company already has a better deal with another vendor.
Specification capture When a supplier's product gets written into requirements before competitive sourcing begins, locking the outcome before the RFP.
Spend under management The percentage of company spending actively managed by procurement — higher means more savings captured.
Guided buying Pre-approved catalogs and suppliers that make the compliant path the fastest path — no need to hunt for approval.
Pre-selection When internal stakeholders pick a vendor before procurement runs a competitive RFP, narrowing the field to one or two names.
Off-contract spend Purchases made outside agreed pricing terms with approved vendors — costs more and delivers less visibility.
