In times of digitalization, where large amounts of data need to be processed quickly and efficiently, IT management often faces a significant challenge. To keep costs low and efficient, it is advisable to start with the basics. Many companies still underestimate the potential of a professional and standardized IT procurement process. Every company can benefit immensely from this, whether they want to approach a larger project in a more structured way or deal with extensive or unusually high numbers of tenders. A fundamental review of existing procedures is always advisable when processes need to be improved, the procurement strategy needs to be revised, external costs need to be reduced, or a company wants to enhance the quality of its IT consulting and thus improve its corporate image.