Ascertain
We highlight areas for improvement and in partnership with our clients, we create a procurement vision producing a realistic action plan for the goals to be realised.
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Sourcing Audits & Opportunity Assessment
A recommended first step in the improvement and development of a client’s purchasing function is to carry out a quick review and prioritise those areas of procurement that should be addressed. Depending on the client’s determinations, we offer various arrangements: a single diagnosis Sourcing Audit, is done in about 2 weeks while a more thorough Opportunity Assessment will take 8-10 weeks. Selected deliverables in an Opportunity Assessment can be spend analysis, contract review, vendor market analysis, and priority purchasing categories. Staff evaluations can also be an important part of an assessment and incorporated, if required.
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Spend Analysis
After an in-depth review to gain understanding about your company’s purchasing and procurement programs, process, and track record, our consultants will present a thorough, focused analysis of your current pain points and purchasing spend profile history. By obtaining both your input and the input of your procurement associates, our consultants will facilitate and build internal support before moving forward to the next phase of each initiative. We will work to build trust and teamwork between your purchasing and procurement associates. |
Contract Analysis & Creation
A powerful approach to contract management through a combination of the following services:
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