Procurement Planning Basics
Short Description:
This updated edition of Procurement Planning Basics is a concise, practical guide to mastering the core steps of procurement planning in public and donor-funded projects. Covering everything from identifying real needs and developing strategies to scheduling and selecting methods, it helps readers understand what makes procurement planning essential—and how to do it right. With real-world insights, templates, and tips, this book is ideal for professionals responsible for ensuring timely, cost-effective, and transparent procurement outcomes.
A Note from the Author:
I wrote this book to help practitioners understand that procurement planning isn’t about getting everything perfect; it’s about setting a clear direction, anticipating uncertainty, and learning from what works and what doesn’t. With experience gained from nearly three decades in the field, my goal is to make procurement planning more approachable, more strategic, and more useful—especially for those working in resource-constrained or high-stakes environments.