Fundamental 3
Strategic Sourcing should be a core part of every organization.
In its simplest model, an organization takes inputs, modifies them through some internal core process, and produces outputs. Strategic Sourcing is about maximizing the value obtained from your inputs. Strategic Sourcing directly influences the inputs, indirectly impacts the internal core process, and the skills used in Strategic Sourcing (e.g., negotiation, relationship management) can be reapplied to optimize the outputs.
Our Services
Our ServicesGrayLine Consulting services are available individually or as a package. Some cover a wide spectrum of strategic sourcing activities and others are designed to bring an in-depth service to a specific area of need.
High-level health check
Training and coaching your purchasing staff in strategic sourcing activities
Negotiations training
Sourcing Strategy Development (to include Porter Model analysis & Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats [SWOT] analysis)
In-depth Supplier Analysis and Supplier Assessment
Strategic External Relationship Management
Assessment of sourcing activities to identify your areas of greatest strength and opportunity
Audit of client’s purchased expenditures to identify cost savings opportunities