Procurement Guide
AI Vendor Due Diligence Process for Procurement Teams
Vendor due diligence requires capability and security evaluation. This process defines a diligence workflow with risk prioritization.
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Vendor due diligence requires capability and security evaluation. This process defines a diligence workflow with risk prioritization.
Fast path
- Assess capability fit: model access, API features, integration support.
- Evaluate security controls: SOC2, GDPR, data protection, audit readiness.
- Score vendor risk: financial stability, support quality, exit complexity.
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Implementation Steps
- Assess capability fit: model access, API features, integration support.
- Evaluate security controls: SOC2, GDPR, data protection, audit readiness.
- Score vendor risk: financial stability, support quality, exit complexity.
- Publish diligence summary with recommendation and contract flags.
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