Our Procurement Services
Our strategic procurement services focus on two complimentary objectives critical for success in modern organisations- maximising value creation from your supplier base & strengthening internal capability to achieve organisational objectives.
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Cost Optimisation
Commercial engagement services to optimise costs & commercial terms while minimising supply risk-
Perfect for organisations experiencing-
- Margin contraction or profit reduction.
- Uncontrolled supplier cost increases.
- Contract benefits not being realised.
- Complex or high risk sourcing activity.
- Supplier performance or contract issues.
- Limited spend visibility or control.
- Internal capacity constraints.
Procurement Strategy Development
Develop a procurement strategy aligned with organisational objectives that elevates internal performance.
Perfect for organisations experiencing-
Procurement Systems & Frameworks
Develop the right systems & processes to create a step change in organisational performance, visibility & control-
Perfect for organisations experiencing-
Managed Procurement
Reduce costs & drive supplier value creation without any upfront investment or hiring costs.
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Procurement Services Experts
Spend Solutions is an Australian procurement services company dedicated to helping mid-sized Australian organisations obtain greater value from their supplier base. We achieve this by delivering strategic procurement services that focus on two complimentary objectives- maximising supplier value creation & strengthening internal capability.
Fiercely supplier independent & agnostic, Spend Solutions have deep experience across complex operating environments up to 200+ sites where data collection & stakeholder engagement can be challenging. We always develop bespoke procurement solutions exactly matched to client requirements to optimise commercial terms while minimising risk that deliver sustainable & durable outcomes.
Procurement Solutions for Organisational Challenges
We focus on delivering procurement solutions to six core challenges facing modern Australian organisations.
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Supplier cost challenges
If your experiencing margin contraction or declining profits, uncontrolled supplier costs could be the cause. Spend Solutions addresses these challenges through a suite of cost optimisation services, from contract reviews & strategic sourcing through to a full cost reduction program. Our cost optimisation projects follow a solution-led philosophy that assesses all factors that impact long term performance such as strategic fit, supply risk, commercial terms & supplier capability, not just identifying who is the cheapest. Combined with our deep commercial expertise, the result is greater savings that stick while elevating supplier performance & reducing supply risk.
Supplier issues
Supplier issues such as poor operational performance, contract disputes or restrictive terms, lack of perceived value, etc can be a drain on organisational resources & performance. Spend Solutions can transform suppliers from a liability to a valued asset through either a contract review or a strategic sourcing review, depending on your goals & timeline. We work with you to understand your requirements, develop a bespoke solution & then establish performance measurement & monitoring to ensure supplier performance that meets organisational requirements.
Limited visibility or controls
For organisations with complex operations, multiple data sources or limited internal controls, understanding where to start & what opportunities exist are often the biggest challenges. Spend Solutions can assess your current environment, identify potential improvement opportunities & develop a roadmap to maximise value creation & achieve organisational objectives.
Internal constraints
Where organisations have variable or elevated demand, financial constraints or require specialised expertise, accessing specialist procurement support can be a viable solution to meet organisational requirements. Spend Solutions can provide a procurement solution across services such as strategic sourcing, contract management & managed procurement that supports your organisation on project specific, short term or ongoing basis.
Ineffective internal systems
If internal procurement systems & processes are a roadblock to meeting organisational requirements, Spend Solutions can review, identify, develop & deliver procurement systems & processes such as procure to pay, contract management frameworks, go-to-market frameworks e-procurement & purchasing card that provide the level of visibility & control to deliver on organisational objectives.
Outdated strategy
If your procurement strategy either doesn’t exist or is no longer fit for purpose, Spend Solutions can conduct a procurement strategy review to identify the best operating model, systems & processes to achieve organisational objectives, including a comprehensive transition plan.
Our Industry Expertise
Our procurement consultants have extensive experience across 9 diverse industries & specialise in working with Australian
organisations operating within complex environments up to 300 sites where data collection, stakeholder engagement,
strategy development & change management can be challenging. With over 25 years experience, Spend Solutions are
experts at navigating complex challenges to deliver procurement solutions that create deep, sustainable value.
Some of our Work
With decades of real world, industry-specific experience, Spend Solutions' procurement consultants have delivered
hundreds of procurement projects for Australian organisations. Check out a sample of some of our case studies
demonstrating how Spend Solutions helped organisations obtain greater value from their supplier base.
Supplier Savings Analysis Case Study- Manufacturing
$2.8m identified for a SA based manufacturer across direct & indirect spend.
Medical Consumables Strategic Sourcing Case Study
17% cost reduction delivered for aged care group with improved contract & supplier performance.
Waste Strategic Sourcing Case Study
24% cost reduction delivered for social care group that consolidated contracts & suppliers.
Contract Management Framework Development Case Study
Contract management solution simplifies supplier contract management for automotive dealership groupp.
Procure to Pay Review Case Study
P2P process review identifies system gaps & develops strategy and roadmap to develop leading P2P process.
Supplier Performance Management Case Study- Rail Transportation
Performance based contract implemented that elevated supplier performance & increased customer satisfaction.
Managed IT Strategic Sourcing Case Study
Sourcing review on managed IT services resolves supplier performance & contact issues.
Expense Management System Development Case Study
Purchasing card & EMS solution simplifies expense management for retail group.
Managed Procurement Case Study
Automotive group generates $1.5m & counting cost savings through an end to end managed procurement solution.
Department Capability Assessment Case Study
Procurement department assessment identifies opportunities to elevate internal performance.
FAQ's
How can procurement consultants help my organisation? +
Having an external perspective can sometimes help separate the forest from the trees. Its no different with procurement consulting services, who are industry experts with deep experience that can be applied to help organisations resolve their most significant challenges such as procurement strategy reviews, cost reduction & procurement systems development.
How quickly can strategic procurement services deliver results? +
Every business is different & it depends on the project goals, however some cost savings projects can be delivered in as little as 3 weeks. A typical spend analysis will take 3-4 weeks & strategic sourcing review 8-10 weeks. A Procurement service provider such as Spend Solution can utilise existing systems & experience to compress project delivery leadtimes to meet client requirements.
Are procurement consulting companies cost-effective for smaller organisations? +
Yes. Many smaller businesses assume procurement consulting firms work only with large enterprises, but in reality the return on investment is often greater for mid-market firms. Our procurement consulting services are designed to scale, delivering benefits that significantly outweigh the service cost.
What does a procurement company do? +
Procurement companies are third party procurement specialist that support organisations obtain greater value from their supplier base & strengthen internal capability. Procurement providers can act on client's behalf by engaging with suppliers for services such as strategic sourcing, or provide support that allows organisations to optimise how these operate internally.
Ready to obtain greater value from your supplier base?
Contact us to discuss how Spend Solutions’ bespoke procurement solutions can help your organisation obtain greater value from your supplier base.
