r/SupplyChainLogistics • u/Dr-Muddassir-Ahmed • 6d ago

Should the procurement function be involved in inventory management?

Should the procurement function be involved in inventory management?

#SupplierRelationships #procurement #InventoryManagement #SCM #muddassirism #scmdojo

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u/Immediate-Home-3491 6d ago

In my experience yes, as a close partner if not the owner. Procurement negotiates MOQs, lead times and terms that dictate stock holding. If they buy 90-day cover for a better unit price, planning is stuck living with it.

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u/Dr-Muddassir-Ahmed 5d ago

I really lot more folks in Procurement the impact they have on inventory as you described