They help companies secure outsourced procurement services that complement internal procurement teams. Through a careful analysis of a company’s procurement needs, they recommend outsourced procurement services that balance value and cost. For companies that do not have a well-established procurement department, they offer support in setting up an outsourced procurement department that is well-aligned with internal supply chain processes.

They also help companies connect with procurement outsourcing companies that are well-connected in the specified industry. By supporting a company to make such connections, the specialist enables access to better prices, more streamlined supply chain processes, and better-integrated supplier management. As such, procurement outsourcing consultants play a pivotal role in ensuring a company’s procurement outsourcing efforts are met with success.