Email Guidelines For Purchasing Professonals<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>PurchTips edition #77<\/p>\n<\/div>
Are Your Emails Getting The Attention You Want?<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>Purchasing and supply management is one of the busiest professions. Therefore, you and I use the convenience of email to communicate with our superiors, internal customers, and suppliers.<\/p>\n
This convenience often leads to sloppiness. Sloppy emails are frequently ignored or misunderstood.<\/p>\n
Use these guidelines to optimize your emails.<\/p>\n
Limit The Topic \u2013 If you have more than one topic to discuss with the recipient, send one email per topic. When topics are combined, the recipient is likely to withhold a reply until ALL matters can be addressed.<\/p>\n
Write Short Paragraphs \u2013 Limit your paragraphs to two sentences in length for optimum readability. Four short paragraphs are better than one huge paragraph.<\/p>\n
Write Short Sentences \u2013 Strive for an average of about nine to 14 words per sentence. If a sentence uses more than 20 words, try to split it into two separate sentences.<\/p>\n
Use Lists \u2013 If you describe three or more points about a certain topic, use a bulleted list not a long sentence.<\/p>\n
Draw Attention To Questions \u2013 If you ask a question, put it in a paragraph by itself. When asking multiple questions, number them and place each on its own line.<\/p>\n
Have A Clear Call To Action \u2013 Tell the person exactly what to do. An example would be: “Please review this document and email your suggestions to me.”<\/p>\n
State Any Deadlines \u2013 If you need a response by a certain date, indicate the date by which you need it. When using a date, be sure to specify whether you want the response “on” or “no later than” that date.<\/p>\n
Be Service Oriented \u2013 When replying to internal customers, thank them in your first sentence and thank them in your last sentence.<\/p>\n
Proofread \u2013 Ensure compliance with these guidelines and look for spelling\/grammar errors, omitted words, and lack of clarity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>Are you tired of not getting enough opportunities, respect, and money out of your procurement career? Well, guess what? Nothing will change unless you take action towards becoming a world-class procurement professional.<\/p>\n
Earning your SPSM Certification is the action to take if you want to bring the most modern procurement practices into your organization and achieve your career potential. Download the SPSM Certification Guide today to learn how to get started on your journey to a more rewarding procurement career!<\/p>\n<\/div>
Download<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Need Better Performance From Your Procurement Team?<\/h5><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/12\/services.jpg\" "\\"services\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Are you a procurement leader whose team isn\u2019t achieving the results you know are possible? Maybe it\u2019s not enough cost savings. Or frustrating performance from the supply base. Or dissatisfied internal customers.<\/p>\n
You need a performance improvement plan that\u2019s easy to implement and quick to produce results. The NLPA can help.<\/p>\n
Download our whitepaper \u201cThe Procurement Leader\u2019s Guide To A More Successful Team.\u201d You\u2019ll learn the 7 steps for transforming your staff into a results-producing, world-class procurement team.<\/p>\n<\/div>
PurchTips edition #77<\/p>\n<\/div>
Are Your Emails Getting The Attention You Want?<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>Purchasing and supply management is one of the busiest professions. Therefore, you and I use the convenience of email to communicate with our superiors, internal customers, and suppliers.<\/p>\n
This convenience often leads to sloppiness. Sloppy emails are frequently ignored or misunderstood.<\/p>\n
Use these guidelines to optimize your emails.<\/p>\n
Limit The Topic \u2013 If you have more than one topic to discuss with the recipient, send one email per topic. When topics are combined, the recipient is likely to withhold a reply until ALL matters can be addressed.<\/p>\n
Write Short Paragraphs \u2013 Limit your paragraphs to two sentences in length for optimum readability. Four short paragraphs are better than one huge paragraph.<\/p>\n
Write Short Sentences \u2013 Strive for an average of about nine to 14 words per sentence. If a sentence uses more than 20 words, try to split it into two separate sentences.<\/p>\n
Use Lists \u2013 If you describe three or more points about a certain topic, use a bulleted list not a long sentence.<\/p>\n
Draw Attention To Questions \u2013 If you ask a question, put it in a paragraph by itself. When asking multiple questions, number them and place each on its own line.<\/p>\n
Have A Clear Call To Action \u2013 Tell the person exactly what to do. An example would be: “Please review this document and email your suggestions to me.”<\/p>\n
State Any Deadlines \u2013 If you need a response by a certain date, indicate the date by which you need it. When using a date, be sure to specify whether you want the response “on” or “no later than” that date.<\/p>\n
Be Service Oriented \u2013 When replying to internal customers, thank them in your first sentence and thank them in your last sentence.<\/p>\n
Proofread \u2013 Ensure compliance with these guidelines and look for spelling\/grammar errors, omitted words, and lack of clarity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do You Want a More Rewarding Procurement Career?<\/h5><\/div><\/span><\/div>Are you tired of not getting enough opportunities, respect, and money out of your procurement career? Well, guess what? Nothing will change unless you take action towards becoming a world-class procurement professional.<\/p>\n
Earning your SPSM Certification is the action to take if you want to bring the most modern procurement practices into your organization and achieve your career potential. Download the SPSM Certification Guide today to learn how to get started on your journey to a more rewarding procurement career!<\/p>\n<\/div>
Download<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Need Better Performance From Your Procurement Team?<\/h5><\/div><\/span><\/div>Are you a procurement leader whose team isn\u2019t achieving the results you know are possible? Maybe it\u2019s not enough cost savings. Or frustrating performance from the supply base. Or dissatisfied internal customers.<\/p>\n
You need a performance improvement plan that\u2019s easy to implement and quick to produce results. The NLPA can help.<\/p>\n
Download our whitepaper \u201cThe Procurement Leader\u2019s Guide To A More Successful Team.\u201d You\u2019ll learn the 7 steps for transforming your staff into a results-producing, world-class procurement team.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Purchasing and supply management is one of the busiest professions. Therefore, you and I use the convenience of email to communicate with our superiors, internal customers, and suppliers.<\/p>\n
This convenience often leads to sloppiness. Sloppy emails are frequently ignored or misunderstood.<\/p>\n
Use these guidelines to optimize your emails.<\/p>\n
Limit The Topic \u2013 If you have more than one topic to discuss with the recipient, send one email per topic. When topics are combined, the recipient is likely to withhold a reply until ALL matters can be addressed.<\/p>\n
Write Short Paragraphs \u2013 Limit your paragraphs to two sentences in length for optimum readability. Four short paragraphs are better than one huge paragraph.<\/p>\n
Write Short Sentences \u2013 Strive for an average of about nine to 14 words per sentence. If a sentence uses more than 20 words, try to split it into two separate sentences.<\/p>\n
Use Lists \u2013 If you describe three or more points about a certain topic, use a bulleted list not a long sentence.<\/p>\n
Draw Attention To Questions \u2013 If you ask a question, put it in a paragraph by itself. When asking multiple questions, number them and place each on its own line.<\/p>\n
Have A Clear Call To Action \u2013 Tell the person exactly what to do. An example would be: “Please review this document and email your suggestions to me.”<\/p>\n
State Any Deadlines \u2013 If you need a response by a certain date, indicate the date by which you need it. When using a date, be sure to specify whether you want the response “on” or “no later than” that date.<\/p>\n
Be Service Oriented \u2013 When replying to internal customers, thank them in your first sentence and thank them in your last sentence.<\/p>\n
Proofread \u2013 Ensure compliance with these guidelines and look for spelling\/grammar errors, omitted words, and lack of clarity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do You Want a More Rewarding Procurement Career?<\/h5><\/div><\/span><\/div>Are you tired of not getting enough opportunities, respect, and money out of your procurement career? Well, guess what? Nothing will change unless you take action towards becoming a world-class procurement professional.<\/p>\n
Earning your SPSM Certification is the action to take if you want to bring the most modern procurement practices into your organization and achieve your career potential. Download the SPSM Certification Guide today to learn how to get started on your journey to a more rewarding procurement career!<\/p>\n<\/div>
Download<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Need Better Performance From Your Procurement Team?<\/h5><\/div><\/span><\/div>Are you a procurement leader whose team isn\u2019t achieving the results you know are possible? Maybe it\u2019s not enough cost savings. Or frustrating performance from the supply base. Or dissatisfied internal customers.<\/p>\n
You need a performance improvement plan that\u2019s easy to implement and quick to produce results. The NLPA can help.<\/p>\n
Download our whitepaper \u201cThe Procurement Leader\u2019s Guide To A More Successful Team.\u201d You\u2019ll learn the 7 steps for transforming your staff into a results-producing, world-class procurement team.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Are you tired of not getting enough opportunities, respect, and money out of your procurement career? Well, guess what? Nothing will change unless you take action towards becoming a world-class procurement professional.<\/p>\n
Earning your SPSM Certification is the action to take if you want to bring the most modern procurement practices into your organization and achieve your career potential. Download the SPSM Certification Guide today to learn how to get started on your journey to a more rewarding procurement career!<\/p>\n<\/div>
Need Better Performance From Your Procurement Team?<\/h5><\/div><\/span><\/div>Are you a procurement leader whose team isn\u2019t achieving the results you know are possible? Maybe it\u2019s not enough cost savings. Or frustrating performance from the supply base. Or dissatisfied internal customers.<\/p>\n
You need a performance improvement plan that\u2019s easy to implement and quick to produce results. The NLPA can help.<\/p>\n
Download our whitepaper \u201cThe Procurement Leader\u2019s Guide To A More Successful Team.\u201d You\u2019ll learn the 7 steps for transforming your staff into a results-producing, world-class procurement team.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Are you a procurement leader whose team isn\u2019t achieving the results you know are possible? Maybe it\u2019s not enough cost savings. Or frustrating performance from the supply base. Or dissatisfied internal customers.<\/p>\n
You need a performance improvement plan that\u2019s easy to implement and quick to produce results. The NLPA can help.<\/p>\n
Download our whitepaper \u201cThe Procurement Leader\u2019s Guide To A More Successful Team.\u201d You\u2019ll learn the 7 steps for transforming your staff into a results-producing, world-class procurement team.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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