Hankimisplaani

Hankimisplaani is the Estonian term for a procurement plan, a structured approach used to forecast, coordinate, and manage the purchase of goods, services, and works within an organization over a defined period. It is commonly aligned with the annual budget and broader strategic objectives and is used in both public and private sector contexts.

The primary purpose of hankimisplaani is to ensure timely acquisitions, achieve value for money, and maintain transparency and compliance. It provides a basis for budgeting, planning, and performance measurement, helping organizations balance needs with available resources and policy requirements.

A hankimisplaani typically contains several key elements. These include forecasted needs, procurement objectives, market analysis, procurement strategy, proposed procurement methods, timelines, and estimated budgets. It also covers risk assessment and mitigation, supplier engagement plans, evaluation and award criteria, contract management expectations, and governance requirements such as approvals and oversight mechanisms.

The process for creating a hankimisplaani usually involves collaboration between the procurement function and business units, with review by legal or compliance teams and final approval by senior management or a procurement committee. In the public sector, the plan may be mandated by law and linked to competitive tendering, while in the private sector it serves as a tool for strategic sourcing and internal control.

Benefits of maintaining a hankimisplaani include better planning, increased supplier competition, and more predictable expenditure. Potential challenges include forecast uncertainty, the need for frequent updates, and adjustments to changing demand or market conditions.

See also: procurement planning, tendering, contract management.