Functional Transformation

Once you understand the gaps and see the potential opportunities CHAINGE can help execute true transformation.

Our offer covers:

Prioritising the closure of functional gaps and developing a multi-year functional transformation/ improvement programme and business case that secures Executive approval. An interactive virtual workshop focused on "Transformation of Procurement and Supply Management" is available to introduce and discuss the necessary steps.

Providing advice to the governance board and/or programme director.

Providing practical expertise in implementing specific improvements.

CHAINGE provides such services either directly or as an Approved Supplier of Procurement Excellence Services for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).

Case Examples

CHAINGE provided practical advice and support on behalf of CIPS to a US based port services company on the development and implementation of its functional capability in procurement and supply chain management. This included the development of a fit-for purpose operating model and a standard policy and set of processes, the establishment of a functional improvement plan, the launch of category networks, and the development of a model category strategy.

CHAINGE provided detailed advice and guidance on behalf of CIPS to a US based international aid institution on the steps necessary to successfully transition towards a proactive category management approach.

CHAINGE supported the improvement of health procurement practices in Africa, through projects implemented under the 3 year grant awarded to CIPS by a major US based Foundation focused on improving healthcare in developing countries. More specifically, CHAINGE researched and described the current health procurement operating models in 3 lead countries, co-led a major health procurement improvement project in South Africa, and provided subject matter expertise to the design of the “Health Procurement Africa” knowledge hub.

CHAINGE provided detailed, documented, practical guidance to an Energy company in Central Europe on the alignment of its Procurement Strategy/ Plan to its Corporate/ Business Strategic Objectives

After conducting formal functional assessments on behalf of CIPS for public sector clients in Eastern Europe, CHAINGE provided practical advice on closing key gaps identified by such assessments, and re-assessed the relevant areas to ensure that such gaps were effectively closed.

CHAINGE conducted a detailed global supply market assessment for Hope Energy covering both renewable energy (Solar, Wind, Biomass) and energy efficiency. Hope Energy is a sustainable energy solution provider based in South Africa. It analyses and understands the energy needs of a customer and optimises the combination of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources to meet those needs.

CHAINGE provided interim hands-one support in the development of contract frameworks for the downstream division of a major Oil and Gas company.

CHAINGE developed a report for a major International Oil Company providing recommendations on how to enable the acceleration of sourcing from China (as appropriate) and integrate this into corporate strategy. This involved engaging a broad range of stakeholders across various businesses and functions in China, Europe and the US

CHAINGE advised a power generation company on the organisational capability required to move from continuous improvement to transformation

CHAINGE provided advice on procurement and supply chain transformation to a research firm

CHAINGE provided hands on advice and support to a global power industry association on a key business case for organisational change

CHAINGE provided strategic advice to the Oil & Gas division of a professional services company in the development of its offer to that sector