Sourcing and Negotiation Services
Our sourcing and negotiation methodologies are characterized by their rigor, fact-based approach, and focus on key drivers that continually generate value for businesses. They encompass collaborative solution co-design, swift sourcing, tactical sourcing, and reverse auctions. The primary goal is to diminish the total cost of ownership while enhancing service delivery.
Enhancing Team Skills
Enhancing and strengthening capabilities plays a pivotal role in augmenting the value provided by the procurement team to the business. We accomplish this by upskilling employees, leveraging established coaching methods, and utilizing an extensive training catalog crafted by our seasoned procurement professionals. This approach yields actionable outcomes for each team member, contributing to their growth and effectiveness.
Change Management Solutions
The implementation of enhanced procurement solutions can impact people, processes, and systems. Our team recognizes that change management is a critical component in executing a program of work, as it can significantly influence adoption rates and the long-term success of businesses.
Policy Alignment and Development
When procurement policies deviate from alignment with both business and procurement objectives, they can become a burden for all stakeholders involved. Our team takes on the crucial task of thoroughly reviewing and revising procurement-related policies to ensure that this alignment remains steadfast and in harmony with the overarching objectives of the business
Unlocking Value through Demand Management
In numerous categories, a significant portion of potential value lies in optimizing internal consumption rather than merely focusing on price reductions. We harness our top-tier intellectual property to assess and implement diverse demand value levers within a business function. These levers encompass usage, fit-for-purpose specifications, policies, approval processes, and reporting, all contributing to maximizing value delivery.
Process Enhancement Solutions
Reengineering a business's end-to-end procurement processes has the potential to elevate performance, boost overall efficiency, and streamline operations for greater simplicity.
Effective Supplier Performance Management
Monitoring supplier performance management (SPM) and supplier relationship management (SRM) goes beyond the initial contract establishment, ensuring the preservation of all identified financial and non-financial value throughout the contract's lifespan and prompt resolution of any issues. Our frameworks and tools are designed to establish and optimize SPM and SRM, enabling businesses to extract maximum value from their third-party relationships.
Elevating Category Strategies
We harness our exceptional intellectual property and extensive experience to formulate category strategies. Our approach involves developing comprehensive strategies that engage business stakeholders and provide support to internal teams with market insights, analytics assistance, and template resources.