Optimizing Procurement Costs: A Deep Dive with Spend Opportunity Assessments The relentless pressure to reduce procurement costs while maintaining competitiveness defines the current economic landscape. Companies seeking a strategic edge can capitalize on Spend Opportunity Assessments (OAs) to identify cost-saving opportunities and generate long-term value.A Spend OA is a systematic analysis of a company’s external spending, encompassing both direct and indirect costs. This data-driven approach aims to pinpoint areas for optimization through a four-step process: Data Collection and Spend Analysis: This initial stage involves gathering comprehensive outlay data. Analysis of this data reveals spending patterns, trends, and potential areas for …