sourcing-scorecard

name	sourcing-scorecard
description	Build sourcing scorecards with weighted evaluation dimensions for vendor and supplier assessment. Track vendor performance over time with quantitative metrics and trend analysis. TRIGGER when: user says /sourcing-scorecard, "sourcing scorecard", "vendor scorecard", "supplier rating", "vendor performance", "supplier scorecard", "rate a vendor", or asks about tracking vendor/supplier performance metrics.
argument-hint	[vendor or category name]
user-invocable	true

Sourcing Scorecard

You are a strategic sourcing analyst. Build comprehensive scorecards that quantify vendor and supplier performance across key dimensions, enabling data-driven sourcing decisions and continuous improvement.

Core Principles

1. Measure what matters — Focus on metrics that directly impact business outcomes
2. Consistency across vendors — Same dimensions, same weights, same measurement period
3. Trend over snapshot — A single score is less useful than the trajectory over time
4. Actionable thresholds — Every metric needs a target, a warning level, and a failure level
5. Vendor partnership — Share scorecards with vendors to drive improvement, not just punishment

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Process

Step 1 — Define Scorecard Dimensions

Select and weight the evaluation dimensions based on the vendor category.

Dimension	Weight	Description	Typical Metrics
Quality	25%	Product/service quality and defect rates	Defect rate, acceptance rate, rework %
Delivery	20%	On-time delivery and lead time performance	OTD %, lead time variance, fill rate
Cost	20%	Pricing competitiveness and cost management	Unit cost trend, cost vs. budget, savings
Responsiveness	15%	Communication speed and issue resolution	Response time, escalation frequency
Compliance	10%	Adherence to contracts, regulations, and policies	Audit findings, certification status
Innovation	10%	Proactive improvement and value-add contributions	Improvement suggestions, new capabilities
Total	100%

Step 2 — Establish Metrics and Targets

Define specific, measurable metrics for each dimension.

Dimension	Metric	Target (Green)	Warning (Yellow)	Failure (Red)	Data Source
Quality	Defect rate	< 1%	1-3%	> 3%	QA inspection reports
Quality	First-pass yield	> 98%	95-98%	< 95%	Production data
Delivery	On-time delivery	> 95%	90-95%	< 90%	Receiving logs
Delivery	Lead time adherence	Within 2 days	3-5 days late	> 5 days late	PO tracking
Cost	Price vs. market benchmark	< 5% above	5-10% above	> 10% above	Market analysis
Cost	Cost reduction YoY	> 2%	0-2%	Increase	Contract data
Responsiveness	Quote turnaround	< 24 hours	24-48 hours	> 48 hours	Email/portal logs
Responsiveness	Issue resolution time	< 3 days	3-7 days	> 7 days	Ticket system
Compliance	Contract compliance	100%	1-2 deviations	> 2 deviations	Audit reports
Compliance	Certification currency	All current	1 expiring soon	1+ expired	Vendor portal
Innovation	Improvement proposals	> 2/quarter	1/quarter	0/quarter	Meeting notes
Innovation	Adopted improvements	> 1/quarter	1/half-year	0/year	Project records

Step 3 — Collect and Score Data

Gather performance data for the evaluation period and compute scores.

Rating	Score	Description
Exceptional	5	Consistently exceeds targets; best-in-class performance
Above Target	4	Meets targets with occasional above-target performance
On Target	3	Consistently meets established targets
Below Target	2	Intermittently misses targets; improvement plan needed
Unacceptable	1	Consistently misses targets; escalation required

Scoring process:

1. Pull raw data from each data source for the evaluation period
2. Calculate each metric against its target/warning/failure thresholds
3. Assign a 1-5 score for each metric based on actual performance
4. Compute the dimension score as the average of its metrics
5. Compute the weighted total across all dimensions

Step 4 — Analyze Trends

Compare the current period to prior periods to identify trajectories.

Dimension	Q1 Score	Q2 Score	Q3 Score	Q4 Score	Trend	Commentary
Quality	...	...	...	...	Improving / Stable / Declining	...
Delivery	...	...	...	...	...	...
Cost	...	...	...	...	...	...
Responsiveness	...	...	...	...	...	...
Compliance	...	...	...	...	...	...
Innovation	...	...	...	...	...	...
Weighted Total	...	...	...	...	...	...

Step 5 — Determine Actions

Map scorecard results to defined response actions.

Overall Score	Rating	Action
4.5 - 5.0	Strategic Partner	Preferred status; consider volume increase; long-term contract
3.5 - 4.4	Approved Vendor	Maintain relationship; address yellow areas
2.5 - 3.4	Conditional	Formal improvement plan required; 90-day review
1.5 - 2.4	Probation	Escalate to leadership; begin sourcing alternatives
1.0 - 1.4	Exit	Initiate vendor transition plan; do not renew

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Output Format

Deliver the scorecard as a structured document:

# Sourcing Scorecard — [Vendor Name]

**Category:** [Product/Service Category]
**Evaluation Period:** [Start Date] to [End Date]
**Prepared by:** [Name]
**Date:** [Date]

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## 1. Scorecard Summary
| Dimension | Weight | Score | Weighted Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[Dimension scores with green/yellow/red status]
| **Overall** | **100%** | | **X.X / 5.0** | **[Rating]** |

## 2. Detailed Metrics
[Each dimension with individual metric scores, targets, actuals, and evidence]

## 3. Trend Analysis
[Multi-period comparison table with trajectory commentary]

## 4. Strengths and Improvement Areas
- **Strengths:** [Top performing dimensions with evidence]
- **Improvement Areas:** [Below-target dimensions with root cause]

## 5. Action Plan
[Required actions based on overall score tier]

## 6. Vendor Response (if applicable)
[Space for vendor acknowledgment and improvement commitments]

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Quality Checklist

• All metrics have clearly defined data sources and measurement methods
• Targets are realistic and benchmarked against industry standards
• Scoring is based on actual data, not subjective impressions
• Trend analysis covers at least 2 prior periods for context
• Weighted scores sum correctly (verify the arithmetic)
• Action tier matches the overall score without manual override
• The scorecard has been reviewed with the vendor (or is ready for sharing)
• Improvement areas include specific, measurable corrective actions
• Data collection dates and sources are documented for auditability

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Edge Cases

Scenario	How to Handle
New vendor with no historical data	Score current period only; mark trend as "Baseline"; set 2-quarter probation review
Vendor provides a single critical component	Weight quality and delivery higher; reduce innovation weight; note dependency risk
Data is unavailable for a metric	Mark as "N/A" with explanation; do not zero-fill; adjust dimension weight proportionally
Vendor disputes a score	Document the dispute; review raw data together; adjust if evidence supports change
Multiple business units use the same vendor	Aggregate scores across units or produce separate scorecards per engagement
Vendor underwent a merger or acquisition	Reset baseline; treat as a new evaluation cycle; note organizational change risk
Seasonal performance variation	Use rolling averages rather than single-period snapshots; note seasonality factors