Maximize Impact, Minimize Costs
Helping organizations in the healthcare and social service industries seeking to optimize their vendor partnerships by, reducing costs, increasing value, and enhancing vendor partnerships.We are....
Value-Oriented
Perpetually Curious
Generosity-Driven
Completely Transparent
Services
Impact!
Clients achieve significant cost savings and stronger, more effective vendor partnerships, allowing them to focus on their core mission.
Cost Savings
Identifying opportunities to reduce supplier expenses and optimize spending across the organization.
Negotiation Strategy
Developing effective strategies to negotiate better value from your vendor partners.
Vendor Strategy
Crafting and implementing strategies to manage and leverage relationships with vendors for improved performance and value.
Interim Leadership
Providing temporary leadership to guide procurement functions during transitions or leadership gaps.
Contract Management
Creating and maintaining systems to manage contracts and track essential procurement data efficiently.
Outsourcing:
Evaluating and managing the process of outsourcing internal functions to external providers for increased efficiency.
Acquisition Vendor Consolidation:
Streamlining the vendor base post-acquisition to reduce complexity and achieve cost efficiencies.
Market Research:
Conducting research to understand market trends and supplier capabilities, aiding informed decision-making.
Risk Reduction:
Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with vendor management to protect the organization.
Jim Barke
Experience
Over 20 Years of Comprehensive Experience: Brings over two decades of experience in sourcing and procurement, consistently delivering impactful results and savings for prominent companies across diverse industries.
Building High-Performing Sourcing Teams: Notable achievement includes building a high-performing sourcing team from the ground up for a $1 billion company, implementing efficient processes and strategies to drive procurement excellence.
Successful Vendor Integration: Spearheaded the successful vendor integration for a $1.35 billion acquisition, ensuring seamless operations and optimizing vendor relationships for enhanced synergies and cost efficiencies.
Expertise in Change Management: Extensive experience in insourcing and outsourcing entire procurement teams, leveraging industry best practices to streamline operations and reduce costs.
Hundreds of Millions in Savings: Achieved over $200 million in savings through strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and proactive supplier management.
Diverse Industry Experience: Industry experience spans healthcare and social services for 15 years, manufacturing for 5 years, and retail for 4 years, working for reputable organizations such as Prime Therapeutics, Best Buy, Accenture, The Mentor Network, and Taylor Corporation.
Results-Driven Professional: Committed to driving continuous improvement and maximizing value in every procurement endeavor.
Contact Us
Contact us today to optimize your vendor partnerships and maximize your impact."
Pricing
One-Time Initial Strategy Session
This one-time session is designed to offer free value to those planning or in the middle of vendor negotiations. Need some advice, direction, or just a brainstorming session consider this free option. One-time 30 min session.Free
Strategy, Training, and Coaching
This is a good option if you looking for someone to help provide direction and strategy for business leaders who negotiate their own agreements on an ongoing basis. Help build accountability and knowledge around contract and negotiation strategy. - 4 hours per month.$1000 per Month
Fractional
Services
This is a good option for companies that have a small sourcing team or no sourcing team but needs a resource for leadership, direction, coaching, execution, strategy, etc. on a part-time basis. Starting at 16 hours per month and going up to 48+.Depends on Hours
Custom Pricing
If you have unique needs like an interim leader, one-time project, etc. please reach out for a custom quote and proposal.
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