The Procurement Checklist That Every Corporate Gifting Vendor Should Know
Gone are the days of gifting branded merchandise and festive hampers. Corporate gifting has evolved. Today corporate gifts are seen as a strategic tool to build client relationships, appreciate employees, reward channel partners and boost visibility of the brand. But before a corporate gifting vendor is brought on board, procurement teams scrutinize them against an elaborate checklist to ensure quality , compliance, cost-effectiveness and reliability. Vendors who gift in a way that reflects an understanding of what procurement professionals are looking for can build trust, improve their offerings and win long-term business. Whether you’re a new supplier or an established corporate gifting company, this procurement checklist will help you to meet buyer expectations. 1. Quality and Consistency of the Product The first thing procurement teams will look at is quality. Corporate gifts are the company’s brand, and inconsistent or inferior products can damage the company’s reputation....