{"id":110449,"date":"2025-04-23T05:35:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T05:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aws.zycus.com\/glossary\/stgblog1\/what-is-decentralized-procurement"},"modified":"2026-02-11T07:32:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T07:32:36","slug":"what-is-decentralized-procurement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.zycus.com\/glossary\/what-is-decentralized-procurement","title":{"rendered":"Decentralized Procurement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Decentralized Procurement refers to a procurement model where purchasing decisions and processes are distributed across various departments or locations within an organization, rather than being centrally managed. This approach allows individual departments or business units to make purchasing decisions based on their specific needs and requirements, promoting flexibility and prompt decision-making. 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