How can the Procurement function be transformed to support its transformation?
Althéa offers specialized expertise to transform your Procurement function, align your processes with your strategic objectives, and thereby improve your overall performance.
Our consultants, experts in procurement and organizational transformation, help you to:
- Align your organization and business processes: We ensure the alignment of Source-to-Contract (S2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes, integrating solutions tailored to your needs.
- Assess your organization and define a transformation roadmap: We first conduct a comprehensive assessment of your organization to define a clear target and a realistic roadmap. This includes assessing impacts in terms of change management.
- Support for tenders and solution selection: Our expertise guides you through the tendering process to select the most suitable solutions, ensuring smooth and efficient integration.
- Project Management Assistance: We support you from the design phase to the implementation of information systems and new business processes, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Change management and digital optimization: We provide solutions to leverage digital technology in optimizing procurement processes, particularly through Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Our assets for ensuring the success of your projects:
- Flexibility and listening: A collaborative and pragmatic approach that respects your specific culture and context.
- Expertise in complex organizations: In-depth knowledge of multicultural environments and complex political structures.
- Expertise in Procurement Processes: From sourcing to supplier relationship management, we quickly understand and challenge your requirements.
- Constant monitoring and innovation: We track trends to ensure strategic decisions focused on efficiency, competitiveness, and innovation.
- End-to-End Support and proven methodology: Comprehensive follow-up, from scoping to implementation, with a rigorous methodology ensuring control over costs and deadlines.
- Differentiated approach with the Althéa Process Box: A unique and intuitive solution based on a benchmark of market best practices.
To strengthen the impact of your procurement transformation, contact Althéa today. Together, let’s achieve your strategic goals and maximize your performance.
Key Figures
Procurement Specialists
with the expertise needed to cover all S2C, P2P and SRM processes
transformation projects
successful procurement transformation projects since the practice was created in 2017
client satisfaction
with strong recognition from our clients at the end of our assignments
Our references
For a French organization financing and supporting business development
2,300 employees, €2.9B in revenue
Diagnosis and organizational structuring. Scoping of requirements, support for the deployment of the new Procurement IS (P2P), and change management.
Intervention
- Review and optimization of P2P/Procurement processes.
- Support for the Procurement function during the implementation of the new process and organization.
- Project management assistance and change management support for the implementation of the new Procurement IS.
- Support for the implementation of supplier risk management.
- Support for the implementation of supplier carbon footprint calculations.
For a French organization supporting the professional integration and job retention of people with disabilities
470 employees, €537M in revenue
End-to-end support for their digital transformation project, from process redesign and assistance in selecting their new Procurement and Finance IS to the deployment of the chosen system.
Intervention
Review and optimization of Procurement, Finance, and Budgetary processes.
- Review of current Finance/Procurement/Budgetary processes.
- Identification of areas for simplification, automation, and process optimization.
- Identification of the target scope and prioritization of needs to be covered by the future solution.
Selection of the Procurement and Finance solution
- Market definition: gathering functional requirements and translating the target and business requirements into specifications.
- Tendering: supporting the Procurement function in the procurement process, specifically regarding: building response frameworks, defining selection criteria and their weighting, analyzing applications and offers, and conducting negotiation interviews.
Implementation of the selected solution
- Assistance with design, data collection, user acceptance testing (UAT), Go Live, and hyper-care period.
For a French retail multinational with a large network of supermarkets and hypermarkets in more than 30 countries
321,000 employees, €90.8B in revenue
PMA support for the deployment of an e-Procurement tool core model within the Source-to-Contract scope.
Intervention
Design
- Analysis of existing S2C processes
- Identification of pain points and areas for improvement
- Proposal of target S2C processes
- Participation in design workshops led by the integrator
- Challenging Detailed Functional Specifications (Review/Reservations)
Testing
- Challenging test cases proposed by the integrator
- Facilitation of S2C functional testing
Training
- Drafting of training materials
- Training of end users (70 buyers and management)
Stabilization
- Supporting users in adopting the tool
Challenges
Cost Reduction and Spend Optimization
via the optimization of your procurement practices and processes.
Better Risk Management
through the implementation of risk assessments and contingency plans, as well as by securing and ensuring transparency in supplier relationships.
Innovation and Digital Transformation of Procurement Processes
via the implementation of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, RPA, or an e-procurement tool to automate procurement processes, improve decision-making, and increase the overall performance of the function.
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Your Frequently Asked Questions About Procurement Function Transformation
What key skills are needed to modernize a Procurement function?
Modernizing a Procurement function requires a dynamic approach combining project management and managerial capabilities. The Chief Procurement Officer must master the supply chain and sustainable development, while ensuring a procurement policy aligned with company objectives. Professionalizing the team is crucial, particularly through continuous training and mastery of new technologies. Negotiation and supplier relationship skills are fundamental, complemented by expertise in cost reduction and economic development.
How can the performance of a Procurement function be measured, and which KPIs should be tracked?
Performance management is structured around key indicators related to cost rationalization and supply quality. The executive committee particularly monitors the budget, savings achieved, and financial performance. KPIs also include sustainable procurement management, supplier satisfaction, and supply chain efficiency. Procurement governance relies on precise documentation of objectives and their effective implementation, taking into account the company’s economic and strategic challenges.
What major challenges does a Procurement function face during its digital transformation?
The digital transformation of a Procurement function involves several challenges: the implementation of new management tools and the evolution of the team’s skills. The main challenge is to ensure information security while optimizing process efficiency. Change management is crucial, requiring a strong capacity for adaptation from the team and a clear vision from the Chief Procurement Officer. The transformation must also take into account legal aspects and the management of potential disputes related to the digitalization of contracts and commercial relationships.
