Consulting services
1. Procurement sourcing project management
We manage sourcing projects for direct and indirect commodity for all types of industries, by providing the following services:
- Sourcing project management of direct and indirect commodities
- Support our client in the scope of work development
- Project planning and actions timeline
- Run full sourcing process and negotiation
- Supplier relationship management
- Annual Operation plan performance
- Automation and supply base optimization
1.1 Indirect commodities sourcing management
Indirect procurement is the act of purchasing services or supplies required to keep the day to day business alive. One way of classifying indirect procurement is that it does not add to a business’s bottom line. This includes things such as repairing equipment, buying office supplies or acquiring services. Without indirect procurement functions, businesses wouldn’t be able to operate in an effective fashion. Typically, indirect procurement includes somewhere from 15-27% of a company’s total revenue.
TRACONS International has experience in the full indirect commodity management:
Logistics & Fleet management
CapEx/Capital investments
IT and communication
Operating supplies, MRO
Professional Services
Real estate & Facility Management
1.2 Direct commodities sourcing project management
TRACONS International manages projects on specific direct commodities related to predefined industries, automotive, pharmaceutical, mechanical industries. Direct procurement is the act of acquiring raw materials and goods for production. These purchases are generally done in large quantities, acquired from a pool of suppliers at the best possible cost, quality and reliability. These purchases are made frequently and are necessary for key business practices, such as a baker acquiring flour to produce bread. If direct procurement stops functioning or encounters problems, companies are no longer able to manufacture their product and create revenue.
Direct commodities sourcing project management includes:
Packaging
Raw Material
New Product Development
Production Part
Chemicals
- Historically, direct procurement stems from manufacturing
- Direct materials are specific for each industry
- This type of project need more preparation and a robust scope of work that needs to be predefined by our client and we can support them in the development
2. Procurement people management, organization and process optimization
We offer our clients support in people management and development in procurement starting from hiring till delivering results. With a long experience in managing procurement organization in big companies such Emerson Electric, Honeywell International, Coca-Cola Hellenic, we are able to bring new management concepts and improvement to achieve people engagement, bring new methods and thoughts, open innovation, and increase people productivity. Identifying talents and succession plan are very important for all companies and organization to assure the business continuity. Provide training when needed, and share the experience.