This document discusses key performance indicator (KPI) examples for purchasing. It provides links to materials on KPIs including lists of KPIs, performance appraisal metrics, and ebooks. It also discusses steps for creating KPIs such as defining objectives, identifying key result areas and tasks, and determining methods to measure results. Common mistakes to avoid when setting KPIs include having too many and ensuring they are tailored to goals. KPIs should be linked to strategy and empower employees. The document also describes different types of KPIs including process, input, output, leading, lagging, outcome, qualitative and quantitative.