targeted sourcing

[TAR-git-id SOR-sing]
noun
abastecimento direcionado
1. A procurement strategy that focuses on identifying and engaging specific suppliers or vendors to meet particular business needs or requirements
The company implemented targeted sourcing to reduce costs and improve supplier quality.
A empresa implementou abastecimento direcionado para reduzir custos e melhorar a qualidade dos fornecedores.
2. The process of proactively seeking out suppliers with particular expertise, capabilities, or certifications for specialized purchases
Targeted sourcing allowed them to find environmentally certified suppliers for their green initiative.
O abastecimento direcionado permitiu encontrar fornecedores certificados ambientalmente para sua iniciativa ecológica.
3. A strategic approach to supply chain management that aligns supplier selection with organizational objectives and category strategies
Through targeted sourcing, the procurement team identified vendors that aligned with our innovation goals.
Através do abastecimento direcionado, o time de compras identificou fornecedores alinhados com nossos objetivos de inovação.
Targeted sourcing is a widely recognized procurement practice in both American and Brazilian corporate environments. In Brazil, multinational companies and large enterprises commonly use this strategy as part of their supply chain optimization. The term is often used in English even in Portuguese-speaking business contexts, reflecting the prevalence of international business practices. It represents a shift from transactional purchasing to strategic relationship-building with suppliers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
strategic sourcingsupplier targetingdirected procurementfocused sourcingprocurement strategy
Antonyms / Antônimos
open market sourcinggeneralist sourcingbroad sourcingundirected procurement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abastecimento direcionado
Standard term used in Brazilian business and procurement contexts
São Paulo
fornecimento estratégico direcionado
More formal variant emphasizing strategic aspect, common in corporate settings
Brazil (General)
sourcing direcionado
English term frequently used alongside Portuguese in Brazilian business environments
Portugal
abastecimento direccionado
European Portuguese spelling variant; less commonly used than Brazilian Portuguese in this context

Related Words

supplier relationship managementprocurementsupply chainvendor selectioncategory managementRFQ (Request for Quotation)supplier diversitysourcing strategy

Related Idioms & Phrases

hunting for suppliers
zeroing in on vendors
making the right connections in supply chain
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