what we do
procurement support, built around what you actually need.
i am your friend provides flexible procurement and commercial support across the full procurement lifecycle — from strategy and sourcing through to negotiation, supplier management, transformation and delivery.
procurement advisory & transformation
Strategic procurement advice and hands-on transformation support — from operating model design and capability building to process improvement and change management.
strategic sourcing, RFQs, RFPs & tender management
End-to-end sourcing from market research and supplier identification through RFQ/RFP design, evaluation, negotiation and award.
spend analysis & procurement diagnostics
Structured review of spend, suppliers, contracts and processes to identify opportunities, risks and a clear improvement roadmap.
cost reduction & commercial optimisation
Identifying and delivering savings through sourcing, negotiation, specification review, benchmarking and supplier consolidation.
supplier sourcing, evaluation & onboarding
Finding, assessing and onboarding the right suppliers — including market mapping, due diligence, qualification and transition management.
supplier consolidation & rationalisation
Reducing supplier base complexity, improving leverage and simplifying management through structured consolidation programmes.
contract negotiation & contract management
Preparing for and leading commercial negotiations, and building the frameworks to manage contracts effectively post-award.
supplier relationship & performance management
Designing and implementing SRM frameworks, KPIs, scorecards and governance to get more from key supplier relationships.
category management & procurement strategy
Developing category strategies that align procurement activity with business objectives and deliver sustainable value.
procurement systems, processes & governance
Improving procurement systems, workflows, policies and governance — from P2P process design to system selection and implementation support.
supply chain, logistics & supplier risk
Mapping supply chain exposure, assessing supplier risk and building resilience through diversification and contingency planning.
public-sector procurement & tender support
Supporting public-sector organisations and suppliers with compliant procurement processes, tender preparation and commercial strategy.
category experience
across a wide range of categories & sectors
facilities management procurement
- hard & soft FM services
- professional & corporate services
- utilities, waste, hygiene & workplace services
- construction, maintenance & CapEx sourcing
technology & digital
- technology, software & hardware procurement
- SaaS, licensing & cloud services
- IT services & managed services
food, hospitality & travel
- food, beverage & hospitality procurement
- logistics, freight & distribution
- travel, accommodation & events
specialist & advisory
- interim, fractional & project procurement support
- procurement-led value creation for PE-backed businesses
- third-sector & not-for-profit procurement
our network
don't see what you need?
Procurement covers an enormous range of categories, industries and technical requirements. We don't pretend to specialise in everything — but we're building a trusted network of procurement, commercial, category and industry specialists.
if we don't specialise in it, we'll find someone who does.