Frequently Asked Questions

Procurement consulting involves analyzing and optimizing your purchasing processes to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and ensure better value from suppliers. Our expertise helps businesses save typically 15-30% on their procurement spend while establishing sustainable vendor relationships and improving operational processes.

We work with businesses of all sizes across various industries, from small to medium enterprises to large corporations. Our expertise is particularly valuable for companies in regulated environments, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and professional services sectors where procurement optimization can have significant impact.

Project duration varies based on scope and complexity. A focused cost reduction analysis might take 4-6 weeks, while comprehensive procurement transformation projects can span 3-6 months. We always provide clear timelines and milestones during our initial consultation.

Yes, we offer various ongoing support options including quarterly reviews, vendor management assistance, contract renegotiation support, and team training programs. Our goal is to ensure sustainable long-term benefits from our initial work together.

Our comprehensive analysis includes spend analysis, vendor evaluation, contract review, process mapping, benchmarking against industry standards, identification of cost reduction opportunities, and development of optimization strategies. We also assess your current procurement team's capabilities and recommend improvements.

We believe in building strong, mutually beneficial vendor relationships. Our approach focuses on fair negotiations, clear communication, performance-based contracts, and regular reviews. We help establish vendor scorecards, SLAs, and governance structures that ensure accountability while maintaining positive partnerships.

We assist with various contract types including fixed-term agreements, performance-based contracts, framework agreements, service level agreements, and partnership models. Our expertise covers contract structure, risk allocation, pricing models, termination clauses, and escalation procedures.

Absolutely. We offer comprehensive training programs covering procurement best practices, negotiation techniques, contract management, vendor relationship management, and regulatory compliance. Training can be delivered on-site, virtually, or through a hybrid approach tailored to your team's needs.

Our fees are typically structured as a percentage of savings achieved or as fixed project fees, depending on the scope. We often work on a success-based model where our fees are tied to the cost savings we deliver. Contact us for a detailed proposal based on your specific needs.

Our clients typically see 15-30% cost reductions in their procurement spend, with many achieving 5-10x ROI within the first year. Beyond immediate savings, clients benefit from improved processes, better vendor relationships, and enhanced procurement capabilities that deliver ongoing value.

While we work with businesses of all sizes, projects are most effective when annual procurement spend is £500K or above. However, we also offer consulting packages for smaller businesses and can recommend the most cost-effective approach for your situation.

Start with our free 30-minute consultation where we'll discuss your current procurement challenges and identify potential opportunities. We'll then provide a tailored proposal outlining our approach, timeline, and expected outcomes. No obligation, and you'll gain valuable insights even from the initial conversation.

We'll need access to your procurement spend data, current contracts, vendor lists, and existing processes. Don't worry if this isn't perfectly organized – part of our value is helping structure and analyze this information. We handle all data with strict confidentiality.

We offer flexible working arrangements including remote, on-site, or hybrid approaches. Many projects can be completed remotely with regular video calls, while others benefit from on-site presence. We'll recommend the best approach based on your specific needs and preferences.