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Build a realistic procurement timeline for vendor onboarding, aligned to the delivery plan — so procurement never becomes the critical path.
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Build a realistic procurement timeline for vendor onboarding, aligned to the delivery plan — so procurement never becomes the critical path.
Build a realistic procurement timeline for vendor onboarding, aligned to the delivery plan — so procurement never becomes the critical path.
| Step | Typical Duration | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor identification and shortlisting | 1–2 weeks | PDM / Procurement |
| RFP / RFI process (if required) | 3–6 weeks | Procurement |
| Vendor selection and negotiation | 2–4 weeks | Procurement / Legal |
| Contract review (internal legal) | 1–3 weeks | Legal |
| Security / InfoSec review | 1–3 weeks | InfoSec |
| Data Processing Agreement (DPA) | 1–2 weeks | Legal |
| Procurement approval | 1 week | Finance / Management |
| Contract signing | 1 week | Both parties |
| Technical onboarding / sandbox access | 1–2 weeks | Vendor + Dev team |
| Total (worst case) | 12–24 weeks |
Work backwards from when integration must be complete:
| Milestone | Target Date | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor selected | [date] | PDM | ⬜ |
| Contract to legal | [date] | Procurement | ⬜ |
| Security review complete | [date] | InfoSec | ⬜ |
| Contract signed | [date] | Both | ⬜ |
| Sandbox access granted | [date] | Vendor | ⬜ |
| Integration begins | [date] | Dev | ⬜ |
If procurement start date has already passed:
⚠️ "Procurement is on the critical path. A delay of more than X weeks will push the release date. Recommend starting procurement immediately and flagging to Steering Committee."
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