Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
When procurement is reactive, costs rise quietly and leadership time disappears into vendor follow-ups. Rise
Forward brings structure to sourcing and supplier decisions—so you gain leverage, consistency, and a process
your team can maintain.
- Built for growing teams in manufacturing, construction, distribution, and industrial services.
WHEN YOU NEED THIS
(Symptoms)
If any of these feel familiar, strategic sourcing is likely the highest-leverage place to start:
01
Leadership is spending
too much time
managing vendors and
purchasing decisions.
02
Supplier pricing keeps
increasing, but
negotiations feel
one-sided.
03
You rely on a small
supplier pool and don’t
have a repeatable way
to expand options.
04
Buying decisions are
inconsistent (different
people, different rules,
different outcomes).
WHAT WE DO
(Scope)
We plug in as an extension of your team to create a practical sourcing engine—without enterprise complexity.
Strategic
Sourcing
Support
•Build a sourcing approach by category (what to tackle first and why).
•Run RFQs/RFPs and supplier comparisons.
•Supplier qualification and onboarding requirements (right-sized for SMBs).
•Support negotiations and contract improvements (pricing, terms, renewals).
Procurement
Process &
Control
•Clarify purchasing workflows (who buys what, approvals, documentation).
•Reduce urgent buying and “workarounds” by creating a repeatable process.
•Create lightweight reporting so decisions are visible and consistent.
Supplier
Relationship
Structure
•Define expectations and performance indicators.
•Establish a cadence for supplier reviews (as needed).
•Build templates your team can reuse (not a one-off project).
Deliverables vary
based on scope,
but typically include:
•Procurement diagnostic summary (current state + gaps).
•Prioritized sourcing roadmap (30–60 day quick wins + longer-term plan).
•RFQ/RFP templates + supplier evaluation scorecards.
•Supplier shortlist + qualification criteria.
•Bid comparison summary + recommendation memo.
•Negotiation support notes + recommended terms/approach.
•Updated supplier onboarding checklist (if needed).
•SOPs/policies for purchasing workflow (right-sized, audit-friendly).
OUR METHOD
(Simple, Repeatable Steps)
STEP 01
Diagnose
We map your current buying
process, supplier landscape,
constraints, and priorities.
STEP 02
Design the sourcing approach
We define requirements,
evaluation criteria, and the
right supplier strategy for
your reality.
STEP 03
Execute
We run the sourcing work:
outreach, RFQs/RFPs,
comparisons, and
negotiation support.
STEP 04
Implement &
hand off
We document the workflow, align stakeholders, and leave your team with templates and cadence.
No long-term commitment required to start—just clarity and a practical plan.
MINI CASE
testimonial
“Rise Forward helped us turn vendor chaos into a process we could actually run."
WISEX3
Context:
A growing marketing agency had vendor management spread across team leads,
resulting in inconsistent contractor selection, variable campaign costs,
and fragmented media buying workflows.
Approach:
Built a standardized partner sourcing workflow, created clear RFP/RFQ
templates for marketing services, and implemented a creative vendor qualification checklist.
Outcome:
Clearer vendor selection, optimized campaign margins, and a repeatable
procurement process the agency team could seamlessly maintain.
WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM
the Procurement Diagnostic
This is a focused, practical starting point—designed to give you clarity fast.
A clear view of what’s
working vs. what’s
costing you time/money.
The right starting tier
(Assess, Support, or Lead)
based on your needs.
Recommended next
steps with a realistic
timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What’s included in the Procurement Diagnostic?
The diagnostic is a focused starting point designed to create clarity fast. We review your current procurement process, supplier landscape, pain points, and priorities. You’ll leave with recommended next steps and the right level of support (Assess, Support, or Lead) based on your goals and internal capacity.
2. Is the Procurement Diagnostic free?
In most cases, the initial diagnostic call is free. If deeper analysis is required (e.g., detailed spend review, supplier file audit, or multi-site assessment), we’ll clearly outline what’s involved and confirm scope and pricing before any paid work begins.
3. Do you run RFQs/RFPs and manage supplier selection end-to-end?
Yes. We can support the full sourcing cycle—from requirements and supplier outreach to bid evaluation and negotiation support. We also document the process so your team can repeat it without starting from scratch next time.
4. Can you help renegotiate supplier contracts and pricing?
Yes. We support negotiation preparation and supplier conversations, including reviewing terms, renewal timing, and leverage points. We focus on practical improvements that fit your relationship strategy and risk tolerance.
5. We don’t have clean data or a formal procurement system—can you still help?
Absolutely. Many growing businesses don’t have perfect spend data or a dedicated procurement platform. We start with what you have, create a workable baseline, and build lightweight structure that improves decision-making without overcomplicating operations.
6. Do you work with our current suppliers, or do you replace them?
We work with both scenarios. If your current suppliers are strong, we help improve performance, terms, and governance. If you need alternatives, we help qualify and expand your supplier options while reducing risk.
