Companies need high quality suppliers that provide services and
goods at the best possible contract terms. Large companies often
rely heavily on their buying power as a core negotiating point to
create value-added supplier contracts. However, it is difficult
for small to mid-size companies, and increasingly harder even for
large companies, to drive the best deal that their purchasing volume
may allow.
Our Solution
Our Leveraged Sourcing Networks solution is a horizontal market
consortium that delivers significant, immediate value to its members.
By leveraging the combined purchasing power of its members—Fortune
500 and Global 1000 companies with similar buying needs—the
consortium achieves quality and price-advantaged contracts in key
indirect supply categories. This is a compelling solution for companies
needing to significantly cut their costs for indirect goods and
services with speed to savings realization that can be measured
in weeks rather than months. The result: significant savings with
minimal sourcing effort required by members, and sustained value
over time through professional ongoing category management.
Key Features
Benefits
Key Features
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Pre-negotiated Frame Agreements
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Access to contracts with preferred pricing and terms
offered by our supplier partners in a wide-range of
spend categories, including:
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Computers and Peripherals
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Hotels
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MRO
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Office Supplies
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Office Furniture
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Office Electronics
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Package Delivery Services
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Promotional Materials
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Temporary Labor
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Wireless Phones
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New frame agreements continuously added through collaborative
sourcing using our leading-edge eSourcing technologies
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Flexible Implementation
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Flexibility to customize contract options on categories to
meet specific company requirements
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Direct ordering capabilities with suppliers that interface
with most major eprocurement systems
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No technology investment required
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Optional implementation support services for companies switching
to new preferred suppliers in the consortium
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Best-In-Class Consortium Management
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Active involvement of participants in developing and setting
direction
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Formal member meetings to review implementation status, discuss
additional value-added opportunities, and share best practices
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Significant category expertise and management services ensures
ongoing value through consortium participation
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Higher savings opportunities through improved negotiating
leverage
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Immediate savings realization from pre-negotiated contracts
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Superior service track records with top-tier consortium suppliers
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Proven and reliable category management
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Access to best-in-class procurement practices
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Supplier Benefits
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Time-to-benefit reduced through pre-negotiated pricing
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Guaranteed sales with desirable large multi-national customers
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Consortium members represent a wide range of industries
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Buy-sell relationship direct with the buyer
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