Procurement

Guidance on procurement strategy, strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and intake management for teams who need to control spend before money is committed.

Procurement

Updated: Jul 31st, 2026 • 19 min read

Direct vs Indirect Procurement: What’s the Difference?

Explore the distinctions between direct and indirect procurement. Dive into their roles, strategies, and impact on spend management. Discover how they influence a company’s operations, profitability, and supplier relationships.

Procure-to-Pay Process: Steps, Best Practices, and the Shift to Intake-to-Pay

Procurement

Updated: Feb 20th, 2026 • 11 min read

Procure-to-Pay Process: Steps, Best Practices, and the Shift to Intake-to-Pay

Understand the procure-to-pay (P2P) process from request to payment, including key steps, best practices, and how intake-to-pay extends control earlier in the spend cycle.

Procurement

Direct vs Indirect Procurement: What’s the Difference?

Procure-to-Pay Process: Steps, Best Practices, and the Shift to Intake-to-Pay

See agentic procurement in action