HKSM

A part of the broader project or program management plan that sets out how the team will obtain materials and services from external suppliers beyond the performing organization.

Key Points

• Defines the procurement strategy, including make-or-buy decisions and preferred contract types.
• Clarifies roles, responsibilities, and approval thresholds for purchasing and contracting activities.
• Describes how vendors will be identified, solicited, evaluated, and selected (e.g., RFP/RFQ processes and criteria).
• Outlines timelines, coordination with schedule and budget, risk and compliance controls, and contract administration methods.

Example

A hospital expansion project plans to outsource MRI equipment and installation. The procurement management plan states the team will issue an RFP with weighted scoring (technical 60%, cost 30%, service 10%), use a fixed-price contract with milestone payments, require regulatory certifications, assign a procurement lead for vendor communications, and align delivery with the construction schedule.

PMP Example Question

Which document details how the project team will obtain products and services from external vendors, including contract type, sourcing approach, and selection criteria?

1. Procurement management plan
2. Scope baseline
3. Resource management plan
4. Make-or-buy analysis

Correct Answer: A — Procurement management plan

Explanation: The procurement management plan specifies the strategy and procedures for acquiring goods and services from outside the performing organization.