Procurement
The goal of procurement is to obtain the desired products or services at the best possible price, while ensuring that the supplier is reliable, ethical, and able to deliver the required quality and quantity of goods or services. Effective procurement requires a combination of strong negotiating skills, knowledge of the market, and a clear understanding of the organization's needs and priorities.
Roadmap and development of procurement strategies
We can create a comprehensive plan to manage procurement activities effectively, achieve goals, and realize cost savings and other benefits. These can include details on cost reduction, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, tech stack assessments along with monitoring and reporting on goal tracking.
Vendor/Supplier Relationship Management Overview
We will identify the tools and knowledge needed to optimize vendor or supplier relationships, resulting in improved performance, better communication, and reduced risks. We can perform a contract review through a compliance and performance analysis. From assisting with internal and external communications along with escalation protocols and other conflict management frameworks, to identifying opportunities for implementing changes for improvements in process and relationships.
Data analysis
A variety of data can be analyzed in order to support decision-making and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process. The specific data that is analyzed may depend on the needs and objectives of the procurement function, as well as the type of goods or services being procured. Generally, spend analysis, supplier performance, market intelligence, contract performance, supplier risk, cycle times, costs, and other metrics related to the procurement process may be assess