Procurement Consulting

Read on to find out about:

·        What is Procurement Consulting and how can it help your business?

·        Do you need procurement strategy consulting?

·        How we develop in-house capabilities

·        Our global Procurement Consultant services

·        What to consider before selecting a procurement consulting firm

·        Why choose us for Procurement Consulting

What is Procurement Consulting and how can it help your business?

Procurement consulting companies assist businesses with putting in place a strategy for the acquisition of new services and supplies as well as the optimisation of internal communications and processes.

A focussed procurement strategy inessential for business success, ensuring that an organisation meets its goals –whether that be user experience related, profitability, sustainability – or something else entirely.

At Athena we have 30 years of combined experience guiding our clients through the procurement process, helping you to strategize for success. Our procurement advisory services can help you to:

·        Develop supplier relationships

·        Enhance operational efficiency

·        Gain market share

·        Increase profitability

·        Innovate areas of your business

·        Reduce supplier costs

·        Streamline your supply chain

Seeking an independent procurement consultant can also help your business to look beyond your existing activities and to establish new opportunities for growth and competitive differentiation.

Do you need procurement strategy consulting?

A procurement strategy should be a fundamental part of every organisation’s ongoing business development. As previously outlined, a thorough procurement strategy helps to root out any activities that aren’t delivering a high ROI and seeks new opportunities to enhance profitability and competitiveness.

Whilst a procurement strategy should be a priority for all organisations, those looking to transform key aspects of their business such as through digital innovation, international expansion or customer relationship management will particularly benefit from procurement consulting services.

Our sourcing consultants also prove invaluable for businesses experiencing rapid growth. Consultants are able help organisations to put in place the necessary systems to acquire new talent, outsource further help and establish new contractors.

Finally, consultants can also assist stakeholders with procurement strategy development, offering their expertise in supplier acquisition and management to scope out procurement plans. Similarly, a purchasing consultant can advise you on how to approach and negotiate better rates from your suppliers.

Developing in-house capabilities

Our procurement management consultancy will allow your organisation to keep hold of the reigns with your procurement strategy development – helping to equip your team with the key analytical skills and processes to manage your procurement strategy on an ongoing basis.

We work with your team to cultivate strategic capabilities; from the skills needed to develop new supplier relationships and critical analyses to operational efficiencies such as establishing procure-to-pay (P2P) integrations.

Our procurement consultancy services are an excellent way to ensure long-term development and growth for your organisation, creating a work-culture geared towards strategic development.  

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What to consider before selecting a procurement consulting firm

With procurement strategies offering potentially huge benefits for your business, it is important to ensure that you select the right procurement consulting firm, able to provide you with the best advice for your industry and area of procurement.

When sourcing consulting services, key factors to look out for include:

·        Evidenced success working with other businesses in your industry area. This could be in the form of case studies, reviews or through word-of-mouth recommendations

·        An experienced team of procurement professionals, with notable work experience for relevant organisations

·        Free discovery call or consultation to discuss your requirements and to explore potential solutions

·        Ensure that your creative processes and working styles are aligned  

·        Case studies showing previous success in similar projects

Why choose us for Procurement Consulting?

We believe that too much of the business world is conducted in the shadows. Unscrupulous suppliers, hidden costs and failure to deliver what was promised.

Our procurement strategy equips your business with the knowledge and skills to protect yourself, reduce your costs and be on the front foot when making purchase decisions.

We believe in transparency, fairness and openness and we forge all of our supplier relationships in line with this ethos, ensuring that both clients and suppliers are on the same page from day one. By instilling this in your own organisation's procurement activities, your team can learn to reduce costly mistakes and miscommunications and generate positive and profitable, long-term relationships with your suppliers.