{"id":3122,"date":"2023-06-14T11:20:39","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T11:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/?p=3122"},"modified":"2025-04-02T06:26:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T06:26:01","slug":"why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/","title":{"rendered":"Why procurement should not report to finance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Logo-Vibrant-FinServ-300x143.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Logo-Vibrant-FinServ-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Logo-Vibrant-FinServ.png 482w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/113.-ITR.png\" alt=\"Operational efficiency\" width=\"416\" height=\"349\" \/><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#User_Intent\" >User Intent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#Definition\" >Definition<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#What_is_Procurement\" >What is Procurement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#What_is_Finance\" >What is Finance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#Application\" >Application<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#1_Strategic_Sourcing_vs_Cost_Control\" >1. Strategic Sourcing vs. Cost Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#2_Supplier_Relationship_Management\" >2. Supplier Relationship Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#3_Risk_Management_and_Compliance\" >3. Risk Management and Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#4_Efficiency_and_Innovation\" >4. Efficiency and Innovation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#Benefits\" >Benefits\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#1_Improved_Supplier_Relationships\" >1. Improved Supplier Relationships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#2_Better_Risk_Management\" >2. Better Risk Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#3_Enhanced_Decision-Making\" >3. Enhanced Decision-Making<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#4_Increased_Efficiency\" >4. Increased Efficiency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#5_Focus_on_Total_Cost_of_Ownership_TCO\" >5. Focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#Limitations\" >Limitations\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#1_Budgeting_Challenges\" >1. Budgeting Challenges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#2_Lack_of_Financial_Accountability\" >2. Lack of Financial Accountability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#3_Need_for_Collaboration\" >3. Need for Collaboration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#Comparative_Table\" >Comparative Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#1_Can_finance_and_procurement_collaborate_without_reporting_structure_overlap\" >1. Can finance and procurement collaborate without reporting structure overlap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#2_What_industries_benefit_most_from_independent_procurement\" >2. What industries benefit most from independent procurement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#3_How_can_procurement_maintain_accountability_if_not_reporting_to_finance\" >3. How can procurement maintain accountability if not reporting to finance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#4_What_is_the_best_reporting_structure_for_procurement\" >4. What is the best reporting structure for procurement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/why-procurement-should-not-report-to-finance\/#5_What_are_the_risks_of_keeping_procurement_under_finance\" >5. What are the risks of keeping procurement under finance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"User_Intent\"><\/span><strong>User Intent<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Organizations often debate whether procurement should report to finance. While finance focuses on cost control and budgeting, procurement ensures strategic supplier relationships, quality, and efficiency. This article explains why procurement should remain independent and not be subordinate to finance.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Procurement and finance are both critical business functions. However, a common mistake organizations make is placing procurement under finance. While they share overlapping goals, their core objectives and expertise differ significantly. This misalignment can hinder innovation, supplier relationships, and overall operational efficiency. This article explores why procurement should operate independently and not report to finance.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition\"><\/span><strong>Definition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Procurement\"><\/span><strong>What is Procurement?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Procurement refers to the strategic acquisition of goods and services required for business operations. It involves supplier selection, contract negotiation, risk management, and cost optimization.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Finance\"><\/span><strong>What is Finance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finance deals with managing an organization&#8217;s monetary resources. It includes budgeting, financial reporting, auditing, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>While finance aims to control costs and maintain financial health, procurement focuses on value creation through supplier partnerships and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application\"><\/span><strong>Application<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When procurement reports to finance, it may face various challenges, such as excessive cost-cutting measures, lack of supplier engagement, and reduced strategic sourcing opportunities. Let&#8217;s analyze how procurement functions best when it operates independently.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Strategic_Sourcing_vs_Cost_Control\"><\/span><strong>1. Strategic Sourcing vs. Cost Control<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Procurement&#8217;s primary goal is to secure high-quality goods and services at the best value. However, finance prioritizes cost reduction. If procurement is under finance, decisions may focus solely on price, ignoring long-term supplier relationships, innovation, and quality.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Supplier_Relationship_Management\"><\/span><strong>2. Supplier Relationship Management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Procurement teams nurture supplier partnerships, ensuring consistent supply and mutual growth. Finance departments, on the other hand, may treat suppliers merely as cost centers rather than strategic partners, leading to strained relationships and suboptimal contracts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Risk_Management_and_Compliance\"><\/span><strong>3. Risk Management and Compliance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Procurement professionals assess risks related to supply chain disruptions, compliance regulations, and geopolitical factors. Finance, primarily dealing with financial risks, may overlook operational risks that procurement handles effectively.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Efficiency_and_Innovation\"><\/span><strong>4. Efficiency and Innovation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When procurement operates independently, it can collaborate across departments to drive innovation. If under finance, bureaucratic hurdles may slow decision-making, reducing efficiency and stifling innovation.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Benefits\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Improved_Supplier_Relationships\"><\/span><strong>1. Improved Supplier Relationships<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Independence allows procurement to engage in long-term strategic partnerships rather than seeking short-term cost savings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Better_Risk_Management\"><\/span><strong>2. Better Risk Management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Procurement teams can proactively address supply chain risks without being restricted by finance\u2019s narrow risk assessments.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Enhanced_Decision-Making\"><\/span><strong>3. Enhanced Decision-Making<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Procurement professionals possess specialized expertise in evaluating supplier capabilities, quality standards, and sustainability factors, leading to better purchasing decisions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Increased_Efficiency\"><\/span><strong>4. Increased Efficiency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With autonomy, procurement can implement technology-driven solutions such as AI-based supplier analytics, streamlining processes without unnecessary financial constraints.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Focus_on_Total_Cost_of_Ownership_TCO\"><\/span><strong>5. Focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Instead of just minimizing upfront costs, procurement teams consider the total lifecycle costs, including maintenance, quality, and sustainability, ensuring better long-term value.<\/p>\n<div><strong>To visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\/\">https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limitations\"><\/span><strong>Limitations\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Budgeting_Challenges\"><\/span><strong>1. Budgeting Challenges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Without finance oversight, procurement may face difficulties in budget alignment, leading to financial inefficiencies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Lack_of_Financial_Accountability\"><\/span><strong>2. Lack of Financial Accountability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Autonomous procurement teams must ensure transparency to avoid excessive spending or financial mismanagement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Need_for_Collaboration\"><\/span><strong>3. Need for Collaboration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A separate procurement function still needs close collaboration with finance to align financial goals with procurement strategies.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparative_Table\"><\/span><strong>Comparative Table<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Procurement&#8217;s Focus<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Finance&#8217;s Focus<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Primary Objective<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Value creation and efficiency<\/td>\n<td>Cost control and budgeting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Supplier Management<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Relationship-driven<\/td>\n<td>Transaction-driven<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Risk Assessment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Supply chain risks<\/td>\n<td>Financial risks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Decision-Making Approach<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Long-term strategic<\/td>\n<td>Short-term financial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Innovation &amp; Efficiency<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Encouraged<\/td>\n<td>Restricted by financial policies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While procurement and finance are interrelated, their goals and expertise differ significantly. Allowing procurement to function independently ensures strategic sourcing, strong supplier relationships, and operational efficiency. Collaboration between finance and procurement is essential, but procurement should not report directly to finance to avoid limiting its strategic potential.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Can_finance_and_procurement_collaborate_without_reporting_structure_overlap\"><\/span><strong>1. Can finance and procurement collaborate without reporting structure overlap?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, procurement and finance can collaborate through integrated financial planning and shared objectives without a reporting hierarchy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_industries_benefit_most_from_independent_procurement\"><\/span><strong>2. What industries benefit most from independent procurement?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Industries with complex supply chains, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and technology, benefit greatly from independent procurement functions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_can_procurement_maintain_accountability_if_not_reporting_to_finance\"><\/span><strong>3. How can procurement maintain accountability if not reporting to finance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Procurement can ensure accountability through transparent policies, compliance audits, and alignment with corporate governance frameworks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_best_reporting_structure_for_procurement\"><\/span><strong>4. What is the best reporting structure for procurement?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Procurement should ideally report to the COO or a dedicated Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to balance cost, quality, and efficiency effectively.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_are_the_risks_of_keeping_procurement_under_finance\"><\/span><strong>5. What are the risks of keeping procurement under finance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Potential risks include supplier disengagement, reduced innovation, poor risk management, and a short-term cost-cutting approach that may lead to higher long-term expenses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8166 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tax-law-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"284\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tax-law-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tax-law.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>For further details access our website <a href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/\">https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; User Intent Organizations often debate whether procurement should report to finance. While finance focuses on cost control and budgeting, procurement ensures strategic supplier relationships, quality, and efficiency. This article explains why procurement should remain independent and not be subordinate to finance. Introduction Procurement and finance are both critical business functions. 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