Procurement & Sourcing for Businesses

Who this service is for

We support businesses in very different situations, not only large corporations with high purchasing volumes.

Without a procurement department

You need help with purchasing but have no department for it. We handle the procurement tasks that come up, so you do not have to build a department first.

With a procurement team at full capacity

Your team is well organized, but extra projects or research exceed its capacity. We take on individual tasks or entire procurement processes so your team can focus on its core work again.

With a one-off need

You need a specific product or material once for a particular project. External support is worthwhile even for a single, clearly defined project, with no long-term commitment.

With ongoing procurement needs

You want to hand recurring procurement over to an external partner. We set up a fixed process that fits into your existing workflows.

Typical use cases

A few examples of where our procurement service helps.

New product, but no suitable supplier

You know exactly which product or material you need, but you do not yet know a suitable manufacturer or distributor. We research potential suppliers, obtain quotes and prepare the results so you can make an informed decision.

Growth without a procurement department

Your business is growing and so are your purchasing needs, but a procurement department of your own does not pay off yet. We handle procurement tasks until an in-house solution makes sense.

Comparing quotes before a larger investment

Before a larger purchase, you want to compare several quotes side by side instead of relying on a single supplier. We obtain quotes and present prices, quantities and terms clearly.

Capacity bottleneck in the procurement team

Your procurement team is busy with day-to-day work, and an additional project comes up. We take on this project, so you do not have to hire staff at short notice.

Service building blocks

We define scope and responsibility in each assignment, from a single building block to entire procurement processes.

Needs analysis

Clarifying exactly what is needed and within what scope. We record your requirements and agree which tasks we take on and which stay with you.

Specification clarification

Refining technical and commercial requirements. We clarify open questions on material, dimensions, standards or quantities before research begins.

Market & product research

Researching suitable products and sources. We review the market and compile suitable options with the key facts.

Supplier research

Finding suitable suppliers and manufacturers. We look at delivery capacity, experience with comparable orders and proximity to the target market.

Requests for quotation

Quotes from several suppliers. This gives you a reliable basis for comparison instead of a single quote.

Quote comparison

Side-by-side comparison of price, quantity and delivery time. We prepare the quotes so you can see the differences at a glance.

Cost & terms analysis

Assessing the commercial conditions. Besides the price, we consider payment terms, minimum quantities and other conditions.

Supplier communication

Ongoing coordination with suppliers. We handle queries, changes and status updates so you do not have to follow up yourself.

Negotiation support

Support with price and contract negotiations. We prepare the negotiation and take part to the extent you delegate to us.

Order coordination

Coordinating the order and the agreed steps. We keep track of order status, quantities and delivery dates.

Deadline tracking

Tracking agreed dates and milestones. If anything changes, we inform you early, not only at delivery.

Documentation

A clear summary of results and next steps. This keeps you informed even when several processes run in parallel.

Collaboration models

Different models are possible depending on your needs. We clarify which one fits in an initial call.

Model	Description	Typical use
Advisory & supplier introduction	We research and recommend. You order directly from the supplier.	You want to keep the contractual relationship yourself.
Operational procurement support	We handle research, comparison and coordination for your procurement department.	Your team needs extra capacity.
Procurement on your behalf	We coordinate procurement in your name and on your behalf with the selected supplier.	You want to hand over the process but keep the direct supplier relationship.
Procurement & resale	We buy the goods ourselves and deliver them at an agreed total price. See Trade & Import/Export for details.	You want one contact and one total price instead of several separate contracts.

We do not guarantee prices, delivery times, product quality or savings. The terms for each assignment are set out in our quote.

Frequently asked questions about our procurement service

That depends more on your internal workload than on a fixed minimum size. A single, time-consuming supplier search can be enough, and so can ongoing needs that are hard to plan.

That depends on the collaboration model. In the Advisory & supplier introduction model, you handle the negotiation. In the operational models, we take it on in full or in part, depending on how much responsibility you want to hand over.

We track agreed dates and inform you early if anything changes. We cannot guarantee how third parties perform.

No. Single, clearly defined projects are just as possible as ongoing collaboration. We define the scope for each assignment.

That depends on the collaboration model and the scope, from a single research task to entire procurement processes. We discuss the terms in an initial call. There are no flat package prices.

Yes. The building blocks, such as market and supplier research, quote comparison or order coordination, can be commissioned individually or in combination, depending on where your biggest bottleneck is.

What we need for a request

Description of the product or material you need
Manufacturer and part number, if known
Required quantity and target price

Required delivery date and delivery location
One-off or recurring need
Specifications or reference products

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