Procurement
delivered
differently
A refreshingly
flexible approach
We’re a team of highly experienced, down-to-earth individuals who do things differently. Where others start with pre-determined solutions, we start with you. While some stick to rigid, traditional processes, we opt for innovative alternatives. We never hide behind procurement jargon, we tell it like it is.
Procurement doesn’t have to be complex and cumbersome. Our flexible, collaborative way of working ensures you implement the right solutions quickly and simply.
About Aster
We think of ourselves as consultative, rather than consultants. Our hands-on style, coupled with an ability to cut through complexity, means we can work together to find the ideal solution at every step. Delivering commercial benefit to your business.
How we have
made a difference
Whatever you need, we always start with a full bank of knowledge and an empty page. That way we can create fresh, tailored solutions that meet your objectives.
Take a look at our case studies and see how we’re making a lasting difference to our clients.
A toolkit to benefit the whole business
Having recently been divested from a larger parent company, our client’s Procurement Team was dealing with a multitude of challenges and a reduced team. One of the biggest issues were long-winded and complicated processes that were no longer fit for purpose for a smaller organisation.
Read moreIT Procurement sources new IT Services partner
Multiple engagements with IT Services providers for development, test and support services had left our customer with poor agreements, unwieldy supplier management and escalating costs whilst planning a migration to new technology. Supplier consolidation through a market review and a sustainable contract was required.
Read moreHow to build a positive and sustainable SRM model
The Client’s procurement team was focussed on sourcing activity rather than the full procurement lifecycle as there was limited Supplier Relationship Management capability in place. Without a formal approach, they faced commercial exposure and third party risk.
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