Proactive and Strategic Phase (First 18 Months) Conducted detailed spend analysis including a comprehensive RFI to 90 suppliers for line item & usage data. Built usage and license inventory from
Read MoreMost recently, Ranko – JKA Co-founder, led the development of JKA’s Strategic Buy Desk managed service for its Seattle area clientele. This progressive program develops procurement resources by incorporating a
Read MoreIn addition to designing and implementing Buy Desks for clients, we have experience in executing and managing the day-to-day Buy Desk operations. As an example, Ranko – JKA Co-founder, led
Read MoreTransformed client’s under-performing Procurement Operations within a five-month period. Scope included PO/PR process reengineering, playbook development, user training, IT Buy Desk implementation and P2P tool reconfiguration. Viet and Ranko worked
Read MoreViet recommended the Buy Desk and Reverse Auction Desk initiative as a solution to offload the less complicated purchases from sourcing managers’ workload and freeing up their time for more
Read MoreViet developed an innovative “Resource Pool” Buy Desk model to cross-train and develop procurement and sourcing talents. Contracting professionals performing reactive tasks were developed into value-added procurement experts. This upskill
Read MoreDesigned and implemented Sourcing and Procurement Buy Desk. Scope covered all indirect procurement functions in North America and Europe. Work activities included talent upgrade, standardization of Source-to-Pay Buy Desk and
Read MoreDesigned and implemented Sourcing and Procurement Buy Desk. Scope covered all indirect procurement functions in the U.S. and Canada. Work activities included talent upgrade, process standardization, stakeholder engagement, playbook implementation,
Read MoreConfigured and implemented Ariba eSourcing module at one of Ariba’s largest finance client site. Leveraged Ariba’s eAuction to create a Reverse Auction Desk. Global rollout of the Reverse Auction tool
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