Operational excellence, strategic impact

Our Procurement Services

Our skilled procurement professionals support your team in both operational and strategic procurement tasks, as well as specialised sourcing activities.

Operational Procurement Support

Our operational procurement team ensures seamless day-to-day purchasing processes, focusing on execution and efficiency. From requisition processing and supplier communication to tracking deliveries and managing invoices, we handle every detail. Additional services include returns management, supplier monitoring, compliance and data management.

Strategic Procurement Support

For more complex needs, our strategic team develops tailored procurement strategies aligned with business goals. We specialise in category management, supplier relationship building, and risk mitigation. By embedding sustainability, driving cost efficiencies, and fostering innovation, we enable organisations to reduce costs, secure long-term value, and improve supplier performance.

Strategic Sourcing Support

Strategic Sourcing Support

Our strategic sourcing services optimise supplier selection and engagement through advanced market analysis and sourcing strategies. From managing RFPs and negotiating contracts to tracking supplier performance, we provide comprehensive support. By aligning sourcing decisions with organisational needs, we help businesses secure value and meet future demands.

Operational Procurement Support

Our operational procurement support covers the day-to-day activities involved in acquiring goods and services for our clients. Our team members are focused on execution and supporting your team with routine activities. Our service includes:

Reviewing internal requests, verifying approvals, and converting requisitions into purchase orders (POs).

Creating accurate POs, confirming quantity, pricing, and delivery terms, and issuing POs to suppliers.

Handling confirmations, coordinating delivery timelines, and addressing queries on POs and invoices.

Monitoring order status, following up with suppliers, and expediting urgent or delayed deliveries.

Coordinating receipt and inspecting goods to meet quality standards.

Verifying invoices through a three-way match with POs and delivery receipts before approving payments.

Managing returns, refunds, or replacements for damaged or incorrect goods.

Tracking operational performance metrics, reporting issues, and supporting corrective actions.

Collaborating with inventory teams to maintain stock levels and ensure timely replenishment.

Enforcing contract terms, such as pricing, delivery, and warranty, during the contract’s operational phase.

Coordinating with finance for timely payments, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring strong supplier relations.

Maintaining catalogues of approved products and services for easy access when creating requisitions.

Ensuring all purchases comply with organisational policies and legal requirements.

Maintaining procurement data, analysing information, and creating data profiles for improved insights.

Strategic Procurement Support

Our team offers expertise in a range of strategic procurement tasks, including:

Developing targeted strategies for specific product or service categories, aligning purchasing decisions with overall business goals.

Building and nurturing long-term relationships with key suppliers to secure value, foster innovation, and manage risks.

Proactively identifying, assessing, and managing supply chain risks, including disruptions, geopolitical, and financial risks.

Negotiating and overseeing long-term contracts to secure favourable terms and maintain compliance with legal, regulatory, and business standards.

Reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) through strategic sourcing, consolidating purchases, and exploring alternative suppliers.

Embedding environmental and social responsibility into procurement by sourcing sustainable materials and partnering with ethical suppliers.

Collaborating with suppliers to drive innovation, seeking new technologies or methods for competitive advantage.

Evaluating the benefits of in-house production versus external sourcing, considering cost, capabilities, and strategic importance.

Supporting suppliers in enhancing their capabilities, quality, and performance to align with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Strategic Sourcing Support

Our team assists with a variety of strategic sourcing tasks, including:

Analysing historical purchase data to understand what has been purchased, by whom, and at what cost.

Using supply market insights to question current requirements, suggest alternative specifications, and offer value-driven solutions.

Collaborating across departments (e.g., sales, marketing, production) to anticipate future needs and align sourcing strategies with organisational goals.

Evaluating the full cost of current and future requirements, including “should cost” analyses for more accurate budgeting.

Conducting comprehensive research on supply market trends, pricing dynamics, and identifying key market players.

Identifying and qualifying potential new suppliers, assessing factors such as cost, quality, reliability, and strategic alignment.

Creating sourcing strategies that align with the organisation’s objectives, focusing on supplier selection, negotiation tactics, and long-term partnerships.

Drafting and distributing detailed RFIs and RFPs to gather information and pricing from suppliers.

Structuring the analysis of supplier responses, facilitating shortlist decisions, and preparing for negotiations.

Conducting fact-based supplier negotiations, leveraging insights from RFI and RFP responses.

Finalising terms with selected suppliers and collaborating with legal teams to complete contracts and document information in client systems.

Developing and implementing performance metrics to ensure suppliers consistently meet or exceed required standards.

Overseeing supplier contracts from initial selection to performance review and renewal, ensuring value throughout the contract lifecycle.

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