Welcome to parallel purchasing
We specialise in supporting SME Bakery and Food Manufacturing businesses with purchasing and supply chain projects and services. We combine years of experience in the food manufacturing and bakery industries, including large scale manufacturing for major supermarkets, wholesale supply into catering and food service, and retailing on the UK high street.
If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, please contact us using the form at the bottom of this page, or here.
If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, please contact us using the form at the bottom of this page, or here.
Our Procurement Process
Procurement is the process of finding and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process.
We use a core strategic sourcing plan with 5 stages, and through this process we typically save between 10% and 15% on the cost of goods, services or works.
We use a core strategic sourcing plan with 5 stages, and through this process we typically save between 10% and 15% on the cost of goods, services or works.
Stage 2 - Scoping
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Stage 3 - Negotiating
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Stage 4 - Implementing
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Sourcing as a Service
We have reliable, established sources for many products, materials and services currently in demand. In addition, with our supply chain expertise we can implement new suppliers quickly and effectively. Categories include:
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sustainability
Sustainability is already a significant trend in the food industry, as environmental concerns are increasingly top of mind for consumers. Put simply, sustainability sells.
Companies are also managing sustainability to improve processes, pursue growth, and add value to their companies rather than focusing on reputation alone. We can help you develop a competitive, sustainable supply chain that supports your CSR (corporate social responsibility) objectives. We follow best practice principles to help you develop and implement sustainable practices and policies.
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e-Sourcing, e-Tendering and e-AuctionseSourcing is the business process of finding, evaluating, selecting and collaborating with current and potential suppliers via online, web-based platform. We call this Purchasing Portal.
Using this streamlined solution, we can manage entire strategic sourcing projects from initial tenders through to eAuctions, manage supplier information, contracts and performance, as well as collect detailed product specifications. The software is SAAS (Software as a service) and is hosted in the cloud, therefore is accessible anywhere that has internet access, including smart phones and tablets. |
key functionalities of Purchasing Portal
eRFX (Electronic Request For [x])
eAuction
Strategic Sourcing
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Supplier Information Management
Supplier Contract Management
Supplier Performance Management
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