Improving purchasing’s contribution ‐ The purchasing strategy of buying council

Abstract

Considers the development and delivery of purchasing strategy within a local government setting. It demonstrates that purchasing can contribute to the political objectives of local government and suggests that strategic alignment leads to a repositioning of purchasing. Consideration is given to the intended and realised strategy prior to a change model being presented which could form the basis for further research.

Citation

Gordon Murray, J. (2001), "Improving purchasing’s contribution ‐ The purchasing strategy of buying council", International Journal of Public Sector Management, Vol. 14 No. 5, pp. 391-410. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000005567