Services
Strategic Sourcing
Sustainable decisions through supply-market analysis, RFQ, verification, bid comparison and performance planning.
Scope of the service
Strategic sourcing covers the full decision path: clarifying requirements and specifications, analysing supply markets, preparing an RFQ, and comparing offers by total cost and risk. CTSEG can also support documented negotiation, award rationale and the supplier performance plan after selection.
The problem it solves
Unit-price-led offers, unverified suppliers and single-source dependency make purchasing decisions fragile. This service places commercial and operational criteria in one evaluation framework so decision-makers can see why an option is preferred and which risks remain.
Who it is for
It is designed for B2B companies entering a new supply market, reviewing cost structures, creating alternatives for critical categories or standardising international procurement decisions.
How the engagement works
- Define the requirement, specification, volume and delivery conditions
- Research the supply market and suitable manufacturers or suppliers
- Verify candidates, run the RFQ and normalise offers
- Document negotiation, selection and performance controls
Expected deliverables
- Agreed requirement and supplier evaluation criteria
- Verified supplier shortlist and comparable offers
- Total-cost and commercial-risk comparison
- Documented negotiation, award and supplier performance plan
Frequently asked questions
How is strategic sourcing different from procurement?
Procurement executes the purchase. Strategic sourcing structures market, supplier, total-cost, risk and performance decisions before and after an order.
What records are delivered?
Depending on scope, deliverables can include a research summary, candidate and short lists, verification records, offer comparison, risk notes and recommended next steps.