10 11 12 [The purpose of this section is to describe any constraints which must be considered as part of the project's procurement management process. These constraints may be related to schedule, cost, and scope, resources, technology, or buyer/seller relationships. As constraints are identified, they must be considered every step of the way as procurement activities are planned and conducted. Every effort must be made to identity all constraints prior to any project or procurement planning as constraints identified later in the project lifecycle can significantly impact the project's likelihood of success] Contract Approval Process [The purpose of this section is to define the process through which contracts must be approved. This process may vary greatly from company to company but it is important to define the process within your organization and who is involved in the decision-making. Typically large purchases follow an established bidding process and follow a formal selection and approval process. Smaller purchases can be less formal and can be approved by the Project or Program Manager. This section should clearly identify the rules for all procurements within your organization] Decision Criteria [The purpose of this section is to define the criteria used by the contract review board to decide on what contract(s) to award. Again, these criteria may vary between organizations but must be defined as part of the Procurement Management Plan] Vendor Management [The purpose of this section is to describe the roles and actions the project team and purchasing and contracts department will take to ensure that the selected vendors provide all of the products/sewices agreed upon and that the appropriate levels of quality are maintained]