Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 10 – Why Supplier Tiering is so Important

Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 10 – Why Supplier Tiering is so Important

May 19, 2026 · 9 min · Season 8 · Episode 10

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David discusses the importance of supplier tiering as a strategic framework for procurement professionals.

In this episode David discusses why supplier tiering is a strategic framework that helps procurement professional prioritise their supplier relationships based on value, spend, risk and performance. He also explains how supplier tiering evolves with market conditions, business strategy and supplier performance, so building in periodic reviews is critical.

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