Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason an organization's executive team and internal stakeholders...

Cost Savings Reporting: Accurate cost savings reporting is essential for demonstrating the value that supply management brings to the organization.

Alignment on Definitions: When the executive team and internal stakeholders are aligned on the definitions of cost savings, it ensures that the reported savings are understood and accepted across the organization.

Value Demonstration: This alignment shows that supply management is effectively contributing to the company’s financial performance and strategic goals.

Other Considerations: While auditability, baseline adjustments, and risk management are important, the primary reason for alignment is to clearly demonstrate the value added by supply management.

References

ISM Professional Series: Cost Management

CIPS Knowledge on Financial Management in Procurement