Announcements
Overview
COMMBUYS Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is a simple solution to manage the creation of RFR, RFQ, Renewal, Amendment, Emergency, Interim, and Due Diligence posts, and supporting documents needed during the procurement process. CLM serves as a repository for required and miscellaneous contract-related documents and easily facilitates the contract execution process – including the use of Adobe Sign to execute contracts with vendors. COMMBUYS CLM use is required by Executive Departments (this includes OSD) and is not currently available to other purchasing entities.
Why COMMBUYS CLM?
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CLM automates and streamlines the contract lifecycle process
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CLM facilitates contract management for the complete contract lifecycle; from creation to execution to renewal to expiration. It offers tracking and archiving abilities
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CLM is a searchable database
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CLM allows contract managers to create contracts and other documents efficiently and effectively through collaboration with Sourcing team members
Who May Use COMMBUYS CLM?
COMMBUYS CLM must be used by all Executive Departments (including the Operational Services Division).
Benefits of CLM
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Streamlines the communication process between team members by allowing multiple users to collaboratively work on multiple documents simultaneously
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Creates ease of mind by establishing an organizational process
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Enhances the user experience of contract managers by automating the contract lifecycle process through new tools
Training
- Organization Administrator Training
- Approver Training
- Executive Department Procurement Staff Training
Job Aids and Guides with step-by-step instruction
- COMMBUYS CLM Training FAQ
- Job Aid: How to Create a New Sourcing Strategy in COMMBUYS CLM
- Job Aid: COMMBUYS CLM Bid Package Creation
- Job Aid: COMMBUYS CLM Sign In with Single Sign On (SSO)
- Job Aid: How to Request a Procurement Exception in COMMBUYS CLM
- Job Aid (video): How to Request a Procurement Exception in COMMBUYS CLM
- Guide: Renewing Contracts in COMMBUYS CLM
- Guide: COMMBUYS CLM Approval Instructions
- Guide: COMMBUYS CLM Legal Approval Instructions
- Guide: COMMBUYS CLM Organization Administrator Instructions
- Guide: Awarding Contracts in COMMBUYS CLM
- Video Demo: How to Use Templates in COMMBUYS CLM
- Customizing CLM Templates:
Sourcing Sums Up COMMBUYS CLM
“What’s great about it [CLM Enterprise], is that it is not changing the work that you currently are doing. CLM Enterprise provides a secure, online location for Sourcing teams to do that work while preserving your procurement files in one location. It enhances your team’s collaboration seamlessly allowing edits and revisions to be made, as necessary, all under the control of the document owner.”
- Tim Kennedy
OSD Director of Strategic Sourcing, spearheading the COMMBUYS CLM initiative