The Procurement Guide, prepared by the world's leading experts in the field of procurement, reveals the main modern economic mechanisms, based on both the latest scientific work in this area and the established diverse international practice of government and corporate procurement. The textbook examines the problems procurement management, risk distribution, building procurement systems, incentive mechanisms for procurement participants, problems and methods of combating collusion and corruption in procurement. The mechanisms of pricing and reputation, the variety of rating scales for supplier proposals and methods of awarding contracts, and ways to stimulate innovation in the procurement process are revealed in detail. Based on the results of interdisciplinary research, this guide provides practical recommendations for government officials, managers, economists and lawyers involved in the development of corporate and government procurement mechanisms. Intended for graduate students, master's students, undergraduate students, for students in MBA and MPA programs, professional retraining programs and advanced training for procurement specialists, as well as for auditors and employees of regulatory authorities.