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Procurement Services Consulting offers the full range of procurement services, from development and preparation of RFPs & RFQs through to risk management, performance analysis and training. 

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What we offer

Preparation & execution of procurement processes

  • Request for Proposal (RFP) development  Drafting comprehensive RFPs to solicit competitive bids from suppliers, ensuring clarity across specifications, scope and evaluation criteria.

  • Request for Quotation (RFQ) management     
    Preparing RFQs for sourcing goods or services, focusing on price comparisons and negotiating terms.

  • Bid evaluation & scoring  
    Establishing and implementing weighted scoring models to assess supplier responses based on technical, financial and qualitative criteria.

  • Contract negotiation & award
    Leading negotiations to secure favourable terms and conditions with selected suppliers, ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

  • E-procurement systems implementation    Introducing and managing electronic procurement platforms to streamline sourcing, tendering and contract award processes.

Risk management & compliance

  • Procurement risk assessment
    Identifying and mitigating risks within the procurement process, including supplier risks, market risks and compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Compliance audits
    Ensuring procurement activities adhere to internal policies, ethical guidelines and external legal frameworks (eg anti-bribery laws, environmental regulations).

  • Supplier risk management
    Implementing risk mitigation strategies by regularly assessing supplier financial health, performance and compliance with contract terms.

  • Sustainability & ethical sourcing
    Assisting in developing and implementing policies that ensure responsible sourcing practices, focusing on environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.

Streamlining & optimising procurement processes

  • Process mapping & re-engineering
    Conducting detailed mapping of procurement workflows to identify inefficiencies, redundancies and bottlenecks, followed by re-engineering to streamline operations.

  • Procurement strategy development
    Crafting a strategic procurement plan that aligns with organisational goals, focusing on cost reduction, value creation and risk mitigation.

  • Category management
    Grouping similar procurement needs and leveraging volume for better terms with suppliers.

  • Supplier consolidation
    Reducing the supplier base to a select group of high-performing, reliable vendors to drive efficiencies, negotiate better rates, and foster long-term relationships.

  • Spend analysis
    Analysing historical spending data to identify patterns, leakage or non-compliance with procurement policies, and using insights to optimise future sourcing.

  • Sourcing optimisation
    Leveraging strategic sourcing techniques, such as e-auctions, consortium buying or global sourcing, to achieve cost savings and ensure supply chain reliability.

  • Automation of requisition & approval workflows
    Introducing automation tools to streamline internal requisition, approval and purchase order processes, reducing lead times and manual errors.

  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
    Assessing the entire lifecycle cost of goods and services, including acquisition, operation and disposal costs, to make more informed procurement decisions.

  • Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) 
    Automating and optimising the contract management process, from initial drafting and negotiation to ongoing performance monitoring and renewal management.

Performance measurement & continuous improvement

  • KPI development
    Establishing relevant KPIs, such as procurement savings, supplier performance and lead times, to measure procurement efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Supplier performance management  Implementing scorecards and regular performance reviews to ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations and service level agreements (SLAs).

  • Cost reduction initiatives
    Identifying opportunities for cost savings through process improvements, supplier negotiations and alternative sourcing strategies.

  • Lean procurement
    Applying Lean methodology to eliminate waste and inefficiencies in procurement processes, reducing costs and improving process speed.

  • Procurement maturity assessments 
    Conducting assessments to evaluate the current state of procurement processes and recommending steps to elevate the function to world-class standards.

Training & capacity building

  • Procurement best practices training
    Developing training plans and assisting with implementation.

  • Sourcing compliance training packages
    Enabling your business to automate compliance training and reduce risk.

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