What we do
African Basin International Procurement Effectiveness Diagnostic delivers a road map for improving the effectiveness of your Procurement organization. We will help you become a strategic partner in cost management and value creation by introducing new structures, strategies, processes, and technologies. Our road map is based on an analysis of the following ten dimensions of procurement effectiveness:
Please find below the updated list of our main focus areas:
– Strategy
– Organization
– People
– Category Planning
– Strategic Sourcing
– Category Management
– Measuring, Reporting and Tracking
– Engagement and Change Management
– Process, Policy and Risk
– Technology and Research/Insight Assessment of the current state.
African Basin International starts with the ‘as is’ state, a detailed assessment of the current Procurement organization and its supporting processes using appropriate combinations of data collection, surveys and face to face interviews.
Important questions include:
Procurement Maturity Assessment Criteria:
– Resource Management: Are there sufficient procurement resources available?
– Technology: Is technology being utilized efficiently?
– Strategy: Is procurement aligned with the needs of the business units?
– Sourcing: Is the current procurement effort effective?
– Processes: Are clear procurement processes being implemented for category planning, sourcing, and supplier relationship management?
We utilize weightings to determine procurement maturity levels and identify areas that require improvement.
Desired Outcome Assessment in a Professional Tone
Next, we work closely with you to understand your specific requirements and prioritize them in accordance with your business goals. Our expert team carefully considers all the relevant factors and inter-dependencies to ensure that your procurement strategy is implemented efficiently and effectively. At African Basin International, our Procurement Effectiveness Diagnostic is just the beginning. We are committed to providing ongoing support to help you achieve world-class performance and make the most of your procurement efforts.