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Supply Chain Management

 

Adding value

 

The procurement process is one of the primary value adding business activities within Ian Williams and the success of the organisation increasingly depends on securing access to the best suppliers, who are committed and able to perform to the highest level and who see each of our Clients as a premier customer.

 

We consider it essential to provide a communicative and developmental procurement process. Maintaining our high standard of ethical trading with suppliers, both locally and nationally, provide partnerships that grow and continuously improve the service to our Clients.

 

Ian Williams considers the principles of partnering essential with our supply chain and are commonly the customer of choice, due to our attitude, cultural fit, early payment policy, cost reduction focus and above all support for our Client's key requirements.

 

Our Supply Chain Mission

 

To provide a coordinated and professional procurement support service for all Ian Williams expenditure and business activities, enhancing operational efficiency and maximising commercial gains for the benefit of our customers

 

Our aim is to provide our Clients with a consistently high standard of service delivery by

 

  • Developing high quality, competitive services
  • Reducing transaction costs
  • Reducing the environmental impact of the delivery and life cycle of the product/service
  • Ensuring involvement of end users of the service
  • Facilitating effective relationships between the suppliers and the client
  • Implementing and managing a long term cost reduction programme
  • Delivering a consistent service with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Managing and monitoring service provision, and reporting accurately on agreed KPIs
  • Developing programmes for performance improvement
  • Negotiating contracts for the provision of goods and services at the best acquisition cost
  • Providing close cross functional management of strategic spend areas
  • Create partnerships with suppliers and users which focus on long term, visible improvements

 

Becoming a Supply Chain Partner

 

We are always looking for new partners who share our aspiration to deliver and exceed our Client's expectation. If you would like to become a partner please email your details to the following address. We will then contact you and discuss how we can work together.

 

procurement@ianwilliams.co.uk