Michelle Lowery
Finance Writer and Editor
Michelle Lowery has written and edited content for a variety of companies, including Disney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Apartments.com, Petfinder, and Semrush. She’s covered topics ranging from B2B tech, legal, medical, and pets to real estate, small business, finance, and more. She’s also built and managed content teams for organizations such as Skillshare and ChamberofCommerce.com. She is a published author and Air Force veteran.
Articles by Michelle Lowery
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What is procurement intake management? A complete guide
Procurement intake management is your single front door for purchase requests—how it works, why it matters, and how to set it up right.
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Supplier performance management: A complete guide
Supplier performance management is the process of tracking, measuring, and improving vendor performance against defined KPIs and contractual obligations.
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What is project procurement management? A complete guide
Project procurement management is the process of acquiring goods, services, and contractors needed to complete a project on time and within budget.
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What is a purchase order (PO) number? A quick guide
A purchase order number is a unique alphanumeric identifier assigned by the buyer that tracks purchases from initial request to final payment.
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7 Procurement risks and how to mitigate them in 2026
Procurement risks are potential disruptions to purchasing, including supplier failures, price volatility, compliance breaches, and cybersecurity threats.
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How to write effective procurement policies
A procurement policy defines spending thresholds, approval workflows, vendor criteria, and documentation requirements for all company purchases.