This webinar discusses strategies for managing services spending. It begins with an overview of current economic conditions and factors driving increased focus on services procurement. It then discusses key considerations for services procurement programs, including understanding different stakeholder perspectives. Examples are given showing potential savings from effectively managing categories like contingent labor, marketing, and legal services. The presentation outlines characteristics of more mature services procurement programs and notes the importance of analytics. Integration with sourcing and supplier management is highlighted. The use of project-based and statement-of-work approaches is discussed. Tips are provided for effectively managing complex categories and relationships.