Description
Description: This starter kit gives you a transparent, defensible way to buy things and manage vendors. You will collect needs into a one‑page brief that clarifies scope, budget, timing, and constraints. You will issue a lightweight RFP using the provided template and keep responses comparable with a standard question set. You will score proposals with a matrix that weights price, quality, service, and sustainability. You will draft a simple service‑level agreement and escalation ladder for common categories. You will set up a contract summary page with renewal dates, notice windows, and key obligations. You will log incidents and resolution times to assess vendor reliability. You will create a purchase request flow that avoids email chains and lost approvals. You will publish a “preferred vendors” list with ordering instructions and account numbers. You will perform a twice‑yearly vendor review using the included agenda. You will finish with a purchasing rhythm that saves time and reduces surprises.
Format: RFP template (Docs), scoring matrix (Sheets), SLA and escalation guide (PDF), contract tracker, and vendor review agenda.
Duration: 2–3 hours to set up; reviews as scheduled.
What You’ll Learn: Requirements scoping; comparable RFPs; vendor scoring; SLAs; contract tracking; renewal discipline.
Target Audience: Office managers and assistants handling purchasing, vendor onboarding, and contract renewals for small to midsize teams.
English