La importancia de la gestión de proveedores en el área de compras de Aje Colombia

Abstract

This article analyzes the importance of supplier management and its impact on the purchasing process of the company AjeColombia, which is dedicated to the production and marketing of soft drinks and bottled mineral waters. The methodology used was based on observation, documentary research and the SWOT matrix, allowing us to identify shortcomings related to the development of relations with suppliers, caused mainly by the lack of effective communication and information between the parties, supplier documentation, insufficient updating and monitoring of data, among others, directly affecting the efficiency of operations and supply. As a result of this analysis, strategies and possible solutions to the problem were proposed, focused on the creation of a database, assertive communication and new negotiation strategies with suppliers, concluding that supplier management is a fundamental link within the purchasing area, which can be strengthened through the implementation of the proposed strategies in order to optimize processes and resources that positively impact the supply chain, to generate a competitive advantage in the organization.