Procurement has evolved to take a paramount role in driving business performance and delivering intelligent insights. At GEP, we understand that procurement is a strategic function. We recognize challenges such as high cycle times, low supplier compliance, subpar cost reduction and weak risk management. Our expertise paves the way for a cutting-edge procurement function that achieves desired outcomes and delivers measurable business results. We also help radically restructure teams and processes to enable them to harness the full power of AI-enabled assistance and decision-making.
Your Journey to Best-In-Class Procurement
We design and implement best-in-class, digitalized operating models that drive high performance and make you the procurement organization of the future. Let GEP be your transformation partner and confidently embark on your journey to success.
Our Solutions
With your business needs front of mind, GEP serves as your transformation partner throughout the journey. Our transformation programs typically begin with a maturity assessment and gap analysis and extend until the actual benefits are realized. Here are some key solutions we offer:
Maturity Assessment and Gap Analysis
Evaluate your current procurement maturity level and identify gaps compared to best-in-class operating models, processes and technology
Process and Policy Optimization
Streamline processes and policies to drive efficiency, role clarity and improved outcomes
Organizational Design and Effectiveness
Optimize your procurement organization structure using benchmarks, design principles, and best practice responsibility-distribution frameworks
Skill Assessment and Capability Development
Assess skills using competency frameworks and develop capabilities to ensure your procurement team excels in the digital era
Digital S2P Roadmap Implementation
Design and implement a digital S2P roadmap to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Leverage AI capabilities in the digitalization roadmap where applicable
Global Governance and Performance Reporting
Establish robust governance mechanisms and implement a comprehensive performance reporting framework
Post-Merger Operating Model Integration
Integrate procurement operations seamlessly after a merger or acquisition
Transformation and Change Management
Implement a transformation program management office with strong change management leadership
Why Choose GEP
Our Approach
At GEP, we believe in a customized approach to procurement transformation. One size does not fit all — each transformation journey is based on your organization’s unique requirements. We take the time to thoroughly understand your needs, challenges and goals to tailor a strategy that aligns with your business objectives and drives successful outcomes.
This ensures that procurement becomes an integral part of your organization's success. As a provider of world-leading proprietary tech solutions, we have deep capability for developing digital transformation roadmaps for clients.
With our strong focus on AI-driven transformation, we can identify, design and implement generative AI point solutions that radically boost procurement productivity, dramatically de-risk complex supply chains and effectively harness new sources of business value.
Our Track Record
GEP has successfully revamped the S2P operating model for a global heavy equipment manufacturer, enhancing spend visibility by 95% and increasing cost-effectiveness by 15%. We developed a transformation roadmap for a US telecom provider, improving ROI from 7X to 11X through automation enhancements. For a utility company, we streamlined S2P processes, significantly boosting cycle times with targeted training and change management. Additionally, we defined a digital transformation roadmap for an auto parts manufacturer and supported a global CPG company in post-acquisition integration. For a U.S. cooperative, we implemented organizational restructuring, improving sourcing and contract cycle times by over 40%.
The GEP Difference
GEP, with over 20 years of experience, excels in designing and implementing procurement transformation programs for clients worldwide, supporting organizations of all sizes. We provide optimal organizational designs using benchmarks and frameworks, streamline processes with our S2P expertise, and deploy cutting-edge, AI-driven technology. Our empathetic change management approach and robust transformation program management, including PMO and performance monitoring frameworks, ensure ongoing success and effective procurement operations.
Transformation Capabilities
Industries We Serve
Expertise drives insight and insight drives innovation. GEP has assembled a global team of highly skilled procurement and supply chain specialists, with hands-on experience at leading enterprises worldwide, to provide you with the tools, support and results only an industry veteran can consistently deliver. Our expertise and experience encompass a number of key sectors.
