Procurement Optimization

Author :

Varanga de Silva

Global Best Practice Group’s expert was engaged by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), a prominent international humanitarian agency to optimize their existing procedures and enhance procurement control systems and accountability within the procurement function. The expert conducted a thorough situational analysis and comprehensive review of all procurement rules and practices across NRC’s Middle East region, which included eight regional offices. This extensive assessment identified key areas for improvement and led to the development of revised procedures aimed at streamlining operations. The new procedures were designed to empower NRC to make informed strategic decisions that significantly improved both cost-efficiency and the overall impact of its supply chain management. By implementing these optimized processes, the NRC was better positioned to ensure accountability, enhance oversight mechanisms, and ultimately improve its capacity to deliver vital assistance to refugees in the region, thereby strengthening its operational effectiveness in addressing humanitarian needs.