Purchasing

Sourcing software? An expert offers how-to tips
Karen Fedele uses the term "quarterback" to describe purchasing's role in the software buy. She says, purchasing "coordinates all the different players involved in the process to secure, implement and manage the contract." Other players may include representatives of IT (information technology), end user groups, and the legal and finance departments.

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