Maverick Buying
When requisitioners place orders without consulting the purchasing department, this is referred to as Maverick Buying.
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Avoiding Maverick Buying: Strategies, Processes, and Solutions for Companies
Uncontrolled orders placed outside established procurement processes can quickly lead to unnecessary costs and inefficient workflows. This often results in missing transparency and unclear responsibilities.
Effective strategies to prevent Maverick Buying include targeted management of C-items, optimization of recurring orders, and the implementation of a Spot-Buy solution to manage short-term purchases in a controlled manner.
With a preventive approach, procurement processes can be sustainably optimized, costs kept under control, and overall value creation increased.
These costs arise due to...
- Unprofessional procurement
- New creation of the unknown supplier
- New creation of the order process afterwards
- Complex invoice processing in accounting
- Costly subsequent request for corrected invoice documents
- Time-consuming payment process, should the employee have already paid for the order
- Control and maintenance of the order and invoice so that they are taken into account in evaluations from the ERP system
- More time-consuming processing of complaints due to missing documents
How can companies effectively avoid Maverick Buying with Provendor?
The higher the number of your suppliers, the higher your time and cost to manage them.
Every step — from request to delivery — becomes visible, with clearly defined responsibilities, effectively preventing Maverick Buying.
Recurring orders are standardized and automated to reduce effort and keep costs under control.
Small, frequently used materials are managed efficiently, reducing storage costs and optimizing order processes.
Short-term purchases are handled in a structured way, minimizing risks and preventing uncontrolled orders.
We "fix" your Maverik Buying Procurement
As a full-service supplier, we take over your suppliers and thus relieve you of everything that causes effort and costs in procurement: from the inquiry to the delivery.

We take over the supplier management and initiate the invoice correction to our company.
After completion, we will settle with you on the agreed terms.
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FAQ
Maverick Buying refers to purchases made outside the agreed procurement processes. This means requisitioners place orders without coordinating with the purchasing department, which can lead to higher costs, unclear delivery times, and inefficient workflows.
To avoid Maverick Buying, companies should implement clear procurement processes, train requisitioners, and use digital ordering systems. Approval workflows, central supplier lists, and regular monitoring ensure that all orders go through the purchasing department.
Read more: Optimize Procurement with Provendor
Transparency in procurement is crucial to preventing Maverick Buying. Through traceable orders, clear supplier guidelines, and central reporting tools, procurement can control costs, minimize risks, and make strategic decisions.
Learn more: Supplier Management
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Time pressure: Requisitioners order quickly to meet deadlines without involving procurement.
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Lack of processes: Unclear or missing procurement policies lead requisitioners to act independently.
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Decentralized teams: Teams at different locations are often unaware of centrally approved suppliers or processes.
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Lack of awareness: Requisitioners are unaware of the cost and risk implications of their actions.
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Easy availability: When products are easily accessible online, requisitioners tend to bypass procurement.

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