The dimensions for efficient procurement
Competence
- Which roles exist today? Is there a need for change?
- Which competencies are necessary for efficient operations?
OUTPUT: Recommendation of which competencies the organization needs to add/upskill.
Organization
- How is the procurement organization organized?
- Which roles and responsibilities are in place?
- How does the organization manage prioritization and resource allocation?
OUTPUT: Recommendation on improvements to the organization. Proposals for roles and responsibilities.
Strategy
- Is there a clearly documented and communicated procurement strategy?
- Is the procurement strategy aligned to the overall strategy of the organization?
OUTPUT: Recommendation on how the procurement strategy can be adjusted to support the company’s overall strategy.
Processes and governance
- Which procurement processes are in place on a strategic, tactical and operational level?
- How are procurement decisions made? In which forums? What are the governing criteria? How are decisions mandated?
- Are procurement processes connected to other internal processes?
OUTPUT: Proposals for process improvements, suitable decision-making forums, governance structure, and process connections.
System support and digitization
- What procurement systems exist and are additional systems needed?
- What system support and strategy are in place for operational procurement?
- Are there repetitive manual processes with potential for automation?
OUTPUT: Digitization roadmap with a recommended system landscape for procurement.
Goals and metrics
- How is performance measured, reported, and acted upon?
- How are procurement metrics linked to the overall goals of the company?
OUTPUT: Suggested adjustments for KPIs and reporting.
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Jenny Vårlid
Head of Business Development EFFSO AB
Why EFFSO?
Incomparable knowledge
We are 100 percent focused on procurement and supply chain with a both deep and broad knowledge of all parts of this area. We have a profound knowledge of both indirect and direct materials, a knowledge that spans across all types of categories and industries. Our intellectual capital is based on a well conceived set of tools, templates and methods.
We create lasting results
At EFFSO we are doers. We work together with our clients as a team in order to get the job done and achieve results. By building long-term client collaborations we deliver long lasting results and bring continuous procurement expertise. We also recommend the right tools to help organizations handle all the improvements and changes over time.
A better financial outcome
We deliver credible, realized savings and ensure that you get the best possible yield from the hours spent. We deliver a start business case with a focus on ROI and charges that are directly tied to results. Our joint focus on financial results and on knowledge transfer and development in your procurement team delivers a lasting effect.
A selection of customers by industry
Automotive
CEVT
Kongsberg Automotive
Shiloh Industries
Toyota MH
Energy, Real Estate & Construction
Bravida
NCC
Vattenfall
IT & Telecoms
Arelion
Axis Communications
Eltel Networks
Mycronic
Retail & Food
Ahlsell
Coop Sverige
ICA Gruppen
Menigo
Public Sector
City of Gothenburg
City of Mölndal
Swedavia
Systembolaget
Processing & Manufacturing
Boliden
Envirotainer
Lesjöfors Group
Sandvik Coromant
Services
High Chaparral
ISS
Kunskapsskolan
Samhall
Other
ApoEx
MTR
OneMed
Stena Line
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