BJ Neafus

• 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