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Procurement and Supply Chain Consulting

Consulting 360°

Procurement Consulting 360° develops procurement into a measurable source of competitive advantage. We align procurement with business objectives and ensure that development translates into tangible business impact – improved performance, stronger control, and measurable results.

When to Use Procurement Consulting

The service is suited for organisations where procurement has untapped potential and requires structured development, external expertise, or independent perspective to improve procurement’s impact to your business results.

Typical situations

Procurement's strategic value is not fully utilised
Procurement operates mainly at an operational purchasing level and strategic value remains untapped. The need for development is clear, but day-to-day tasks and internal resources aren't capable to deliver it.
Business transformation, growth, or strategy renewal requires procurement to evolve
An organisational change, growth phase, or new strategy demands a fresh approach from procurement, but the expertise or time or resources to drive the change all the way into practice isn't available.
Operating models, processes, or KPIs do not support business objectives
Processes, structures, systems, or KPIs are outdated or missing altogether, and procurement lacks a clear way forward. The leadership challenge calls for external support and resources.
Decision-making is not sufficiently data-driven due to limited visibility
When spend data visibility, KPIs, and category structures are missing, decision-making is slow and based too often on educated guesses.
End-to-end Procurement Development
From strategy to operational execution, ensuring that improvements are implemented in practice and reflected in results.
Fact-Based Approach
We start with a diagnosis of the current state. Procurement data, KPIs, and the organisation's ways of working form the foundation on which sustainable development is built.
Implementation and Change Execution Support
Consulting doesn't end with recommendations and excessive PowerPoints. We go beyond that through change management and hands-on implementation into daily operations.

Business Impact

  • Procurement delivers measurable value to the business.
  • Decision-making becomes faster and fact-based when decisions are based on data and clear structures.
  • Improvements are implemented in daily operations, not only at planning level
  • In-house decision makers have time for other core business activities when experienced external consultants manage the development work.
  • Supplier collaboration and contract structures improve, with results showing up as cost efficiency and stronger collaboration with less risks.

Interested? Please Talk to a Procurement Consulting Expert.

Juha-Matti Alve
CEO, Consulting 360º, Outsourcing Service

How Do We Get Started?

Initial Assessment and Objective Setting
We analyse the current state and define development priorities together.
Scope Definition
We define content, required framework, timeline, and responsibilities as well as budget for the engagement.
Decision
We review the proposal together, make any necessary refinements, and agree jointly on how to proceed. The team and ear-marked owners are defined and engaged to targets.
Project Execution
As part of your organisation, our specialists deliver the agreed actions collaboratively, effectively, and right on schedule.
Securing Value Realisation
Frequent sparring, tracking the impact of development actions, and report the results. This is how we ensure business impact and results.

Consulting 360° Framework

Our consulting framework covers a full 360 degrees. This is how procurement is integrated as a value-creating part of your business.

  1. Strategy and governance

We start from business objectives and execute diagnosis of the current state. Procurement strategy, governance structures are aligned with business objectives.

  1. Operating models and processes

The change is rolled out across the organisation, in line with the agreed objectives.  It can mean e.g. category management, sourcing processes, contract management, or performance management.

  1. Performance management

Our consulting work delivers measurable impact: lower costs, stronger supplier performance, and faster, clearer decisions. Ongoing tracking and reporting ensure the value is delivered – and stays delivered.

Change Management
Company Level Business Objectives
Procurement Strategy
Strategic Procurement
Tactical Procurement
Operational Purchasing
Process and Management Capability
Internal Stakeholder and Collaboration Management
External Stakeholder and Supplier Relationship Management
Procurement's Value Creation for the Business

A Tailored Service from Strategy to Operational Execution

Procurement needs vary from one company to another. That's why the roles and tasks of our consulting service are designed together with you, tailored to your needs. Here are a few examples of consulting services across the strategic, tactical, and operational levels.
Strategic Level
Leadership and Structures
  • Current-state diagnosis through key stakeholder interviews and Power BI analysis of purchase invoice data
  • Building the procurement strategy from business objectives outwards
  • Category management, supplier relationship management, and data-driven management structures
Tactical Level
Processes and Operational Models
  • Sourcing models, tendering and contract management processes, and contract models
  • Supplier segmentation, mapping, and supplier collaboration execution
  • KPIs, data-driven management processes, and BI solutions for reporting
Operational Level
Execution Efficiency
  • Optimised purchase order processes and automated transactions
  • Improving contract and purchase order coverage - controlling maverick spend
  • Leveraging BI solutions to drive data-driven operations
Why ValueSource Consulting 360°?
1. Experienced hands-on procurement experts
Genuine hands-on expertise, enthusiasm, and experience across different industries and procurement categories.
2. Solution from strategy level to implementation
One partner covering both development and execution, including interim capability when needed.
3. Independent and objective
Supplier-agnostic approach with full alignment to client objectives.
4. Embedded delivery and integration to your business
Our experts drive change through your organisation. We want our clients' operations to develop throughout the engagement, starting from the day one.
5. Measurable business impact
Procurement performance improvements that are visible in financial and operational metrics.
Get in Touch
Interested?
Book a time in the calendar and come discuss procurement consulting with an expert.
Juha-Matti Alve
CEO
Consulting 360º
Outsourcing Service
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