Ability to Perform

GP 2.2 Plan the Process

Establish and maintain the plan for performing the supplier agreement management process.

Elaboration

Typically, portions of this plan for performing the supplier agreement management process are a part of the project plan as described in the Project Planning process area. Often, however, some portions of the plan reside outside of the project with an independent group, such as contract management.

GP 2.3 Provide Resources

Provide adequate resources for performing the supplier agreement management process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the process.

Elaboration

Examples of resources provided include the following tools:

• Preferred supplier lists

• Requirements tracking programs

• Project-management and scheduling programs

GP 2.4 Assign Responsibility

Assign responsibility and authority for performing the process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the supplier agreement management process.

GP 2.5 Train People

Train the people performing or supporting the supplier agreement management process as needed.

Elaboration

Examples of training topics include the following:

• Regulations and business practices related to negotiating and working with suppliers

• Acquisition planning and preparation

• COTS products acquisition

• Supplier evaluation and selection

• Negotiation and conflict resolution

• Supplier management

• Testing and transitioning of acquired products

• Receiving, storing, using, and maintaining acquired products