Six Step Sourcing Methodology

The Strategic Sourcing Team utilizes a Six Step Sourcing Methodology to align the campus community’s business requirements to the supply base ensuring the resulting contracts provide tangible value to UC Davis.

These steps include:

  1. Define Business Requirements
  2. Sourcing Project Team Formation
  3. Sourcing Project Data Gathering & Analysis
  4. Source Plan Development & Approval
  5. Contract Management & Execution
  6. Supplier Relationship Management