This document provides an overview of purchasing management. It discusses the purchasing process, which begins with recognizing a need and specifying requirements. Potential suppliers are identified and costs are negotiated. Once approved, an order is placed, received, and the supplier's performance is reviewed. The document also discusses purchase price analysis, which allows negotiation of future target prices based on cost details in order to reduce costs through collaborative efforts. The goal of the purchasing process is to obtain raw materials at the lowest price while reducing the cost of the final product.