Procurement & Sourcing
Procurement & Sourcing That Power Resilient Supply Chains
In an increasingly dynamic and volatile business landscape, U.S. companies face increasing pressure to make their procurement and sourcing more resilient, data-driven, and strategically aligned. Disruptions – whether geopolitical incidents or inflationary cost surges – have turned procurement into a critical lever for managing risk, driving performance, and enabling long-term growth.
Modern procurement is more than securing the best price. It’s about building agile sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier networks, and ensuring governance structures that support transparency, accountability, and speed. From local reshoring effort to global supplier diversification, enterprises need to balance resilience with efficiency – without losing sight of cost control or compliance.
To stay ahead, American organizations are turning to digitally enabled, performance-focused procurement models that emphasize real-time monitoring and supplier development. Procurement has become a transformation lever – not just for cost savings, but for competitive advantage.
From Cost Center to Value Driver: Evolving the Role of Procurement
For many decades, procurement has been seen primarily through the lens of cost control. But as supply chains become more complex, global, and risk-prone, leading U.S. companies are redefining procurement as a strategic enabler of value, resilience, and innovation.
To evolve procurement from a tactical function to a business partner, organizations must focus on:
- Embedding procurement into strategic decision-making by involving it early in product design, supplier selection, and investment planning – not merely during execution and negotiation.
- Developing a value-driven operating model by expanding KPIs from purely cost metrics to including broader value levers like supplier innovation, lead time reduction, and ESG impact.
- Equipping procurement teams with commercial acumen, data literacy, and supplier development capabilities – not just process management.
- Providing procurement with real-time visibility and credibility in strategic discussions through access to data platforms, AI-driven insights, and integrated dashboards.
By empowering procurement with the tools, influence, and mindset to act as a business partner, companies can unlock untapped value across the supply chain – from product innovation to risk mitigation and growth enablement.
EFS Consulting Americas: What we do in Procurement & Sourcing
To drive value, resilience, and innovation, modern procurement must blend strategic oversight with operational excellence. EFS Consulting Americas offers a comprehensive suite of services that helps U.S. organizations transform sourcing into a competitive advantage – aligning governance, digital tools, and supplier engagement with business goals.
- Strategy & Governance
- Sourcing Design & Optimization
- Supplier Performance, Incentives & Chargeback
- Digitalization & IT Solutions
- Cost Excellence & Cost Down
- Supplier Relocation Management
- Supplier Development & Task Force Management
- Risk Management & Business Continuity
1. Strategy & Governance
We establish robust procurement frameworks that balance efficiency, risk, and strategic alignment.
- Developing and implementing procurement strategies tailored to business goals
- Designing governance models for E2E process control
- Defining clear roles, responsibilities, and decision rights across sourcing teams
- Embedding performance metrics and continuous improvement mechanisms
2. Sourcing Design & Optimization
We craft and refine sourcing networks to maximize agility, cost-effectiveness, and supplier reliability.
- Analyzing spend categories and prioritizing sourcing initiatives based on impact
- Developing supplier portfolios aligned with risk and performance criteria
- Optimizing sourcing routes, lead times, and reliability
- Implementing strategic sourcing processes and playbooks
3. Supplier Performance, Incentives & Chargeback
We drive supplier accountability through transparent metrics, incentives, and cost-recovery mechanisms.
- Establishing KPIs and scorecards for on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets
- Designing incentive programs that reward performance improvement
- Developing chargeback processes to recover costs for under-performance
- Automating performance tracking and supplier reporting
4. Digitalization & IT Solutions
We leverage technology to automate procurement workflows and enable data-driven decision-making.
- Mapping E2E sourcing processes for digital transformation
- Integrating procurement platforms with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), spend-analytics, and supplier portals
- Identifying and deploying AI use cases for demand forecasting and supplier risk analysis
- Deploying intuitive workflow automations to streamline repetitive processes
5. Cost Excellence & Cost Down
We execute targeted and holistic cost-reduction programs without compromising quality or continuity.
- Conducting target-cost analysis to identify savings opportunities
- Optimizing direct and indirect spending through category management and negotiation
- Streamlining processes and leveraging lean OPEX principles
- Monitoring savings realization and reinvesting into strategic initiatives
6. Supplier Relocation Management
We manage complex supplier relocations that ensure seamless transition and uninterrupted supply.
- Conducting Make or Buy analyses & market screening
- Planning complex relocations of comprehensive part portfolios down to sub-component level (well proven relocation toolset)
- Supporting / conduction the whole tender process (concept design, tender documents preparation, provider evaluation, contract negotation & awarding, transition)
- Supporting site selection, including service provider and transport network selection and onboarding
- Coordinating logistics, installation, and commissioning
- Monitoring series ramp-up and supplier development to validate performance and mitigate disruption
7. Supplier Development & Task Force Management
We stabilize critical suppliers and build their long-term capabilities to secure your supply chain.
- Identifying and prioritizing suppliers for rapid performance intervention
- Deploying cross-functional task forces to resolve immediate issues
- Designing development programs focused on process, technology, and capacity
- Establishing ongoing coaching, audits, and joint improvement initiatives
8. Risk Management & Business Continuity
We proactively assess and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Implementing continuous supplier and market risk monitoring tools
- Performing scenario analyses to anticipate disruptions and their impact
- Developing fallback, emergency, and alternative sourcing plans
- Testing and refining business continuity protocols through simulations
Why EFS Consulting Americas as Your Procurement & Sourcing Partner
In a business environment increasingly marked by supply chain volatility and cost pressures, procurement and sourcing continue to become a cornerstone of competitive advantage. EFS Consulting Americas brings deep industry expertise and proven methodologies to help U.S. enterprises transform sourcing from a transactional function into a value generator.
From our base in Atlanta, our consultants blend governance, digital innovation, and risk management to craft procurement models that adapt to market shifts and regulatory demands. From designing resilient supplier networks to deploying AI-driven analytics and orchestration tools, we ensure every sourcing decision is both data-backed and future-proof.
By partnering with us, you gain a tailored roadmap for continuous cost excellence, supplier performance, and operational resilience – empowering your organization to seize opportunities, mitigate disruptions, and deliver sustainable growth.
