Brett Surbey

Contributor, Forbes Advisor

Brett Surbey is a corporate paralegal with KMSC Law LLP specializing in assisting attorneys with complex tax reorganizations. He also writes as a freelance content creator and journalist, with a focus on business, real estate and finance verticals. He's written for publications such as Forbes Advisor, Publishers Weekly, Canadian Mortgage Trends and Industry West Magazine. His work also appears in a number of academic journals.

Education

Sundance College

Articles by Brett Surbey

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Direct vs. indirect procurement: Differences explained

Direct procurement buys the materials that go into the product you sell, while indirect procurement buys the goods and services that keep the business running.

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Sourcing vs. procurement: Key differences explained

Sourcing finds and evaluates suppliers. Procurement covers the full purchasing cycle, from requisition through payment and vendor management.