The FDC Project Supplier is a comprehensive solution designed to streamline and enhance the procurement processes within organizations. By integrating advanced technologies and methodologies, it facilitates efficient supplier management, ensuring that procurement activities are both cost-effective and aligned with organizational goals. Key Features and Functionality: - Centralized Sourcing with Decentralized Fulfillment: The system employs a strategy that combines centralized sourcing with decentralized fulfillment, providing clear accountability and an integrated framework led by the Chief Purchasing Officer . - Global Commodity Teams: It establishes global commodity teams within each division, responsible for monitoring price indices of materials and components used across the product range, thereby driving leveraged procurement at a commodity level. - Production and Indirect Materials Councils: The solution includes councils for both production materials and indirect materials , ensuring comprehensive oversight and management. Primary Value and Problem Solved: The FDC Project Supplier addresses the complexities of modern procurement by providing a structured and efficient approach to supplier management. It enables organizations to achieve significant cost savings, improve supply chain visibility, and ensure compliance with industry standards. By leveraging centralized sourcing and decentralized fulfillment, it offers flexibility and scalability, allowing businesses to adapt to changing market demands while maintaining operational efficiency.