Autor/Autorin: FLOREA Nicoleta-Valentina
Nicoleta V. Florea is Associate Professor at Valahia University of Târgoviste, PhD supervisor in Management, author of 20 books, 110+articles, 29 ISI papers.Gabriel Croitoru, professor at Valahia University and PhD supervisor in Management at Aurel Vlaicu University, author of 21 books, 23 ISI papers.Dr. Aurelia-Aurora Diaconeasa, 2 ISI papers.
The book "Procurement Management – Managing Communication and Relationship with Suppliers” explores the strategic evolution of procurement from an administrative task to a core function driving organizational competitiveness and sustainability. Procurement is defined as a complex process of acquiring goods and services by balancing cost, quality, timing, and supplier relations. The authors highlight how digitalization, artificial intelligence, and e-procurement have transformed planning and control systems, reinforcing procurement´s role in value creation and performance improvement.The study emphasizes sustainability, ethics, and strategic partnerships as essential pillars in managing supplier relationships. Green procurement and responsible practices not only support environmental protection but also enhance corporate reputation and long-term collaboration. By integrating efficient resource planning methods such as MRP and JIT and applying rigorous supplier evaluation, procurement management becomes an interdisciplinary field that fosters innovation, cooperation, and sustainable development, positioning it as a vital element of global economic success.