2.1 Identify Stakeholders and Team Members

Proper stakeholder involvement is key to a large project such as a new NPP. A cross-functional sourcing team should be set up to ensure stakeholder requirements are met. The team assists in developing contract strategy, with prequalification questionnaire and tender evaluation, and the ongoing activities of contract/supplier management once the contract is signed. This team will typically report to a steering committee of senior executives than can help provide overall project direction.

Advantages of a cross-functional sourcing team include:

• Ability to draw on cross-functional expertise within the group
• Ensures stakeholder views are considered in the decision making process
• Helps establish clear communication channels;
• Presents ‘one face’ to suppliers
• Formalizes governance arrangements and identifies decision makers
• Clarifies roles and responsibilities
• Facilitates generation of ideas
• Facilitates organizational alignment, buy-in and compliance