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CHAPTER 5
SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Section
Description
Sample language
Financing
assistance
Assisting SMMEs to
obtain financing from
financial institutions
• We will help with finance,
including providing loans
of up to x% (subject to
conditions) and facilitating
access to financial institutions
Accountability
and
responsibility
Overview of the
relevant departments
or individuals and the
aspects of the policy
for which they are
responsible.
• We will create a task force
consisting of representatives
from a cross-section of
departments to begin
prioritising contracts for local
procurement.
Monitoring and
evaluation
Evaluation of the
programme’s successes
and failures according
to predetermined
criteria.
• We will develop metrics
and monitor performance
across strategic goals that
will ensure the creation of
long-term benefits for local
SMMEs and the communities
in which we operate.
• We will monitor progress on a
monthly basis.
As indicated in Table 5.3, the local procurement policy should start with the
vision and the purpose for local procurement. These statements should be
inspirational and forward-looking. At the same time, they should clearly spell out
the intended goals. Furthermore, the policy should highlight any proposals on
crucial issues such as staffing, procurement, health and safety, and budgeting.
5.7.1.5 IMPLEMENTATION OF LOCAL PROCUREMENT PROGRAMMES
After the policy has been approved, an implementation plan for the local
procurement programme can be designed. In doing this, in-house staff or outside
consultants can be used. Table 5.5 is a template that provides a sample outline
of the topics that should be covered in the design of the local procurement
programme.
Table 5.5:
Design of a local procurement programme [23].
Component
Description
Executive
summary
• A broad overview including programme components,
timeline targets and partners, challenges and key
issues.
Background
• An overview of the country and local context.
Introduction • A brief introduction and background to the company.