- Define requirements and sourcing strategy
- Research, shortlist and assess suppliers
- Run the RFP and evaluate proposals
- Negotiate commercial, contractual and service terms
- Support transition, governance and ongoing performance
Define requirements and sourcing strategy
Every assignment begins by clarifying the business need, current situation, desired outcome, scope, timescales and stakeholders. This creates clear, practical requirements that suppliers can understand and respond to.
I can facilitate this work, challenge assumptions and help make sure that important commercial, operational and technical requirements are not missed.
Supplier selection and evaluation
Once requirements are clear, I help research the market, identify credible suppliers, design evaluation criteria, carry out due diligence and make sense of reference checks.
Tender, commercial and contract support
I can help prepare tender documentation, manage supplier questions and responses, run evaluation and downselection, and support commercial and contractual negotiations.
Transition and governance
I can help plan transition, define responsibilities, agree service levels and establish governance that supports performance, risk management and continuous improvement.
Flexible support
Support can be provided for a complete sourcing programme or for a specific stage where an independent perspective would be useful. Please get in touch to arrange an initial discussion.
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