Procure IT Resources
IT resources, including people, hardware, software and services, need to be procured. This requires the definition and enforcement of procurement procedures, the selection of vendors, the setup of contractual arrangements, and the acquisition itself. Doing so ensures that the organization has all required IT resources in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Procurement Control
Develop and follow a set of procedures and standards that is consistent with the business organization’s overall procurement process and acquisition strategy to acquire IT-related infrastructure, facilities, hardware, software and services needed by the business.
Supplier Contract Management
Set up a procedure for establishing, modifying and terminating contracts for all suppliers. The procedure should cover, at a minimum, legal, financial, organizational, documentary, performance, security, intellectual property, and termination responsibilities and liabilities (including penalty clauses). All contracts and contract changes should be reviewed by legal advisers.
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Supplier Selection
Select suppliers according to a fair and formal practice to ensure a viable best fit based on specified requirements. Requirements should be optimized with input from potential suppliers.
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IT Resources Acquisition
Protect and enforce the organization’s interests in all acquisition contractual agreements, including the rights and obligations of all parties in the contractual terms for the acquisition of software, development resources, infrastructure and services.