Procurement Services - Dragonatum
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Change Management
Contract Reviews
Demergers
Greenfield Procurement
Schedule Drafting
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Sourcing
Transition & Transformation
Category Management
Contract Renewals
Contract Services
Exit Management
Negotiations
Spend Analysis
Statement of Work
Vendor Management
Category Management
Make the most of category specific knowledge and understanding to deliver cost reductions and increase bottom line value from your suppliers.
We implement direct, i.e. production and non-production, and both implement and support indirect, i.e. non-production. Category Management is very often the next step as Procurement teams grow and management need greater visibility of supplier base and spend. We could talk about the benefits for hours - please get in touch to discuss your needs further.
Change Management
The collective term for all approaches needed in order to prepare, support, and help individuals, teams, and organizations in making technological and organizational change. We are well versed in the understanding and management of SME (subject matter experts) through to CIO (Chief Information Officer) and Board level.
Contract Renewals
So often overlooked, especially in the IT world where so many are roll-over (often referred to as 'evergreen contracts). Need, risk, benefit - they are all (we would hope) thoroughly considered when setting up a new contract, however, being honest, how many IT and / or Procurement departments actually review contracts before renewing, or them automatically renewing? As a generalization (because we know there are some really on the ball organizations out there who do have the bandwidth to cope with reviewing before renewing), there are many savings to be made and risks to be reduced by running a decent contract renewal programme. We can set up such a programme in whatever format works best for your organization.
Contract Reviews
Contracts are, shall we be generous and say infrequently as opposed to hardly ever, reviewed once they are signed and put in the safe. However, risk changes, requirements change, understanding of need changes, therefore a contract should be reveiwed regularly throughout its life. When we take on this type of work we work with the existing Procurement team where there is one as well as the stakeholders to understand the requirements.
Contract Services
Where we effectively look after your contracts for you. We work within your approvals parametres, providing guidance, insight, and ultimately vast reduction in contractual risk. Close collaberation with your relevant stakeholders and your Procurement teams to ensure we help you reach your goals, be that the general ongoing management of contracts or the assured introduction to contracts of new requirements such as the comparatively recent GDPR.
Demergers
When organizations split so must, as a rule, their contracts with suppliers. What to do with those, where does a contract sit, where is benefit and obligation, how does one ensure there are no increased costs to either side. All points that must be considered and managed. We are experienced in such programmes, coming in, usually, under budget and on time.
Exit Management
Often not considered until such time as an organization wishes to exit, be that from a system or a supplier. Every agreement for a strategic piece should contain an Exit Managment plan, which is something we can help with. Where there is no plan then we will often get involved in helping an organization move away in a controlled manner, reducing risk and cost where possible.
Greenfield Procurement
Can be one of the most complex and challenging yet rewarding projects to develop and deliver. It is, of course, also one of the most interesting ones. Where an organization has had a fluid and ad hoc procurement function and the has grown to such a level that it makes commercial sense to have a dedicated team of whatever size, then we can help. We can design, develop and deliver everything from structure, to strategy, to policies and procedures, templates for control documentation. If your organization is growing and at this stage, either consider outsourcing (see our Procurement Outsourcing information) or ask us for help to set up your own.
Negotiations
Part of everything we do. If you need support negotiating both the technical (IT) and the agreement terms and conditions, including Schedules and Statements of Work please get in touch.
Spend Analysis
Quite simply, analysis of what your organization is spending with whom and for what. It can make very interesting reading, especially when comparing invoices, purchase ordrers, and budget. We unearth various anomolies, which helps organizations to get a handle on both rogue and unmanaged spend.
Stakeholder Engagement
A long title to describe the relationship between those who need the goods and services and the people who deal with the sourcing and ongoing work around procuing 'it'. These relationships run from the daily informal to the full formal presentation to Programme and Board levels. We can help set up engagement and management schedules, as well as the documentation to manage such interaction, as well as provide advice and support in how to engage from both sides of the coin.
Strategic Sourcing
The process of identifying your organization's spend profile and supplier base to ensure that your business requirements are met. It's when one moves away from "just going to the nearest supermarket" and looks at one's strategic requirements, both short and long term.
Vendor Management
Interchangeable terms meaning how one manages the relationships with suppliers. Level of 'management' depends on how important a supplier is to your organization. The relationship covers everything from the day to day to the more structured schedule of reviews and discussions. We can help you set up your supplier management, provide you with templates tailored to your requirements, and either guide you or manage your supplier base for you.
Transition & Transformation
Transition, the process of change or a period of changing from one form, state, style or place to another, i.e. the journey; and, Transformation, the act of transforming or the state of being transformed, i.e. the arrival.
IT is our speciality in this respect. Providing specialists and support from beginning to end.
Category Management
Change Management
Contract Renewals
Contract Reviews
Exit Management
Greenfield Procurement
Negotiations
Schedule Drafting
Spend Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement
Statement of Work
Strategic Sourcing
Vendor Management
Transition & Transformation
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