Do you deal with multiple suppliers, different contract forms and varying rate agreements? Then you know: without a clear strategy, supplier management quickly becomes complex, time-consuming and risky. Yet it doesn't have to stay that way.
A future-proof supplier strategy offers grip, efficiency and room for growth. But how do you set it up properly?
With years of experience in streamlining external hiring, we know what works and what does not. We are happy to share that knowledge. That is why we have drawn up a practical step-by-step plan to help you set up a future-proof supplier strategy.
1. Map the current situation
Start with insight. Which suppliers are active? What are the rates, terms and maturities? Which departments are involved in hiring? You will be surprised how much fragmentation there often still is. A central inventory is the first step to getting a grip.
Tip: Use this phase to also identify contract risks.
2. Define your objectives
Do you want to reduce costs, improve compliance, increase speed or professionalise collaboration with suppliers? Formulate clear goals that align with wider organisational objectives. Only then can you make choices that work sustainably.
3. Choose an appropriate management mode
Depending on your goals and internal capacity, choose central coordination, a vendor management model or outsourcing via Intermediary Management (IM). A well-chosen model brings peace of mind, efficiency and scalability.
4. Standardise processes and agreements
Ensure uniform conditions, unambiguous rates and clear agreements on responsibilities. This prevents arbitrariness, saves time and ensures honest, transparent collaboration with suppliers..
5. Ensure continuous monitoring and optimisation
A future-proof strategy is never finished. Build in moments to measure performance, evaluate risks and improve collaboration with suppliers. This is how you keep the model flexible and scalable. Think KPIs on lead time, cost development, compliance or supplier performance.
Vandaag de stap zetten naar grip en continuïteit?
Wil je aan de slag met een toekomstbestendige leveranciersstrategie, dan is het fijn om te kunnen sparren met een partner die weet waar het over gaat. HeadFirsthelpt dagelijks organisaties van mkb tot multinational en van public tot private met het optimaliseren van hun leveranciersnetwerk. Dankzij onze ervaring, juridische expertise en kennis van de markt zorgen we voor structuur, grip en continuïteit. Of je nu net begint met herinrichten of al een stap verder bent: we denken mee, kijken vooruit en nemen waar nodig werk uit handen. Jij blijft aan het roer, wij zorgen dat het klopt.
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