Expanding Direct Procurement to Increase Commercial Control & Reduce Subcontractor Reliance
1:00 pm - Tuesday 26th January 2027
- Developing direct procurement strategies to increase commercial control over critical materials and equipment procurement
- Establishing procurement processes, supplier relationships, and governance frameworks to successfully transition from subcontractor-led purchasing
- Evaluating where direct procurement creates the greatest value to improve cost certainty, supply resilience, and project outcomes
Practical Takeaway: Determine where direct procurement can deliver the greatest commercial value and establish the supplier relationships, processes, and governance needed to increase control while reducing reliance on subcontractor purchasing
