Procurement goes beyond cost reduction. Our service set focuses on value for money, mitigating risk and understanding the needs of stakeholders.
Procurement is a profit improvement tool and when valued as a core function or procurement business partner, similar to HR and finance, it will bolster the bottom line and enable organisations to grow and meet their strategic objectives.
Ask4supplier has brought together years of procurement knowledge and experience to screen the vendor and automate the vendor selection methodology, supporting the strategic sourcing of suppliers to achieve value for money & mitigate risk. We are equipped and committed to help business in navigate the complexity of procurement and understand the best practice of buying.
Our clients benefit from our unique approach, working alongside internal teams as Procurement Business Partners. Ask4supplier provides cost effective support to deliver one-off projects, in-house procurement development and outsourced solutions.
Organisations approach us with the following challenges:
- Identifying where and how to save money
- How to reduce and mitigate risk in their supply chain
- Embed better procurement and buying practices to gain control over expenditure
- Access to cost effective procurement expertise for competitive tendering
SMARTanalysis – Identify quick win opportunities
We review your supplier contracts and invoices to assess the fastest possible gains and mitigate risk in your organisation for the most significant impact. SMARTanalysis puts you in the driving seat of procurement so that you can you introduce small changes that deliver benefits and savings.
This solution is used by many of our clients to fund further investment, to deliver their organisation’s strategic programmes that support top-line growth and increase profits. SMARTanalysis puts you in control as you move from buying ‘stuff’ in an ad-hoc manner to a structured procurement approach; it further convinces your stakeholders about the true value of procurement as a profit improvement tool.
SMARTset-up - Building blocks of your in-house procurement
SMARTset-up is your solution to ensure best practice procurement. Standardising and organising your procurement activities to ensure you maintain clarity and control over your buying strategies, giving senior leadership confidence that the necessary controls are in place.
Our specialist team build a tailored Procurement Office on your existing environment. This includes a centralised repository for all contractual documentation, supplier risk register and procurement guidance; this in turn supports your adherence to industry and government regulations. Implementation and training of our end-to-end procurement process ‘Sourcing2Supervision ‘, builds in-house knowledge and expertise, which we can then support and manage as your Procurement Business Partner.
SMARTsupport - Expert procurement and support services when you need it
Ask4supplier can be an extension of your existing team, supporting your Procurement Office, leading on tenders or providing Supplier Management activities. Alternatively, we can be your outsourced procurement team, integrating into your organisation to provide specialist support and deliver savings. Whatever your procurement and buying needs, SMARTsupport is tailored for you, supporting the unique requirements of your organisation.
Our flexible resource can provide guidance on tools, templates and process, also working closely with your legal team to support your procurement projects. Our clients often utilise our project management capability to manage the delivery of key procurement programmes and projects.