Best Practices for Procurement Teams Using AWS Marketplace
AWS Marketplace Blog
The article provides best practices for procurement teams using AWS Marketplace to purchase third-party software, services, and data solutions. It highlights the benefits of AWS Marketplace, such as streamlined procurement, spend visibility, and access to a wide range of offerings.
Specifically, the article covers:
- Cross-functional alignment for establishing a standardized AWS Marketplace procurement process
- Procurement team taking control by using appropriate IAM roles and permissions
- Planning ahead by creating a pipeline of potential AWS Marketplace opportunities
- Assessing products through free trials and proofs of concept
- Negotiating contracts using standardized templates and flexible payment options
- Commercial flexibility with the ability to amend agreements and control billing schedules
- Spend allocation by using purchase orders and reporting tools for cost management
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