Step-by-step plan

Step-by-step plan

Switching to circular procurement – where do you start? This roadmap will help anyone involved in a procurement process to accomplish circular procurement. The roadmap comprises two sections: 1) internal organisation and 2) procurement process. Each section has six steps. The main points of departure are included for each step, along with concrete points for action.

Internal organisation

Circular procurement is more than just purchasing. In a circular procurement process, it is important to include technical, process-related and financial aspects. It is important to fully involve all internal stakeholders in this process.

Below is a step-by-step plan on how to configure your internal organisation:

• Step 1: Define ‘circular economy’
• Step 2: Set ambitions for your organisation
• Step 3: Choose your product group
• Step 4: Involve internal stakeholders
• Step 5: Influence attitudes and behaviour
• Step 6: Monitor the effects

Procurement process

A circular procurement process goes beyond simply ordering a product or service. From determining the ambitions and question (the preparation to) the after-care – all of these steps require different choices in order for a product to be procured in a fully circular manner, not only technically, but also organisationally and financially.

Below is a step-by-step plan on how to configure your procurement process to be circular:

• Step 1: Formulate your ambitions and question
• Step 2: Map your external chain
• Step 3: Research the market
• Step 4: Choose a suitable procedure
• Step 5: Set requirements and criteria
• Step 6: Make contract arrangements