Better deals. Better suppliers. Less of your time.
Systematic procurement that ensures you're getting value, not just paying invoices.
The short answer
Procurement & group buying is the systematic sourcing and negotiation of the supplies and services an Australian SME buys — covering spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, contract and renewal management, and access to aggregated group buying power across categories common to SMEs. At Valont it is one function of a connected back office, delivered inside the operations service so supplier decisions stay with you, informed by your Trusted Advisor and your real spend data.
The Reality
Most suppliers are chosen by accident, not by design.
You have a relationship with a supplier because they were the first person to answer the phone five years ago. Or because you got a quote once. Or because the last owner knew the owner. There's rarely a systematic process for evaluating suppliers or benchmarking prices.
And because nobody tracks it, you never know if you're paying market rate or well above it. Without a systematic process, spend quietly drifts above the market without anyone noticing.
Unmanaged procurement costs you:
- Unchecked waste on supplier spending
- Contracts renewed on automatic without review
- No visibility into supplier performance
- Missing consolidation opportunities
- Negotiating power left on the table
What's Included
Systematic procurement that delivers real value.
Spend analysis
A clear picture of where your money goes: by category, by supplier, by frequency. Identifying savings opportunities and cost drivers.
Learn more →Supplier benchmarking
Comparing your current supplier pricing and terms against market alternatives. Ensuring you're getting fair value.
Learn more →Contract management
Tracking supplier contracts: terms, renewal dates, notice periods, and price escalation clauses. Never auto-renew a bad contract again.
Learn more →Supplier performance monitoring
Tracking delivery, quality, and responsiveness across key suppliers. Identifying underperformers before they affect operations.
Learn more →Negotiation support
For significant contracts: preparation of negotiation briefs, market data to support your position, and structured negotiation approaches.
Learn more →New supplier sourcing
When you need a new supplier, we manage the process: specification, market scan, RFQ, evaluation, and recommendation.
Learn more →The Process
From assessment to savings in months.
Map supplier landscape
We map your current supplier landscape and spending patterns during onboarding. You get a clear picture of your procurement health.
Identify opportunities
A prioritised list of procurement opportunities is presented---typically the largest spend categories first. Where can you get the most value?
Execute quick wins
Quick wins (renegotiations, consolidations, plan changes) are actioned within the first 90 days. Real savings, fast.
Ongoing management
Ongoing contract tracking and annual supplier reviews become part of your operating rhythm. Continuous improvement.
Who It's For
If you have suppliers, procurement management pays for itself.
Businesses with $500K+ spend
If you're spending more than $500K annually, procurement management pays for itself
Distribution and logistics
Significant supplier spend on transport and materials management
Organisations with multiple locations
Multiple sites mean more suppliers and opportunities to consolidate
Businesses with long supplier relationships
Established relationships need periodic market checks to ensure competitiveness
Cross-Hub Integration
Procurement savings that serve your whole business.
Procurement savings flow directly to your profit and loss statement. Your Finance Hub tracks the impact. Your Trusted Advisor can assess the business case for supplier changes with full financial context.
Try it yourself
FreeFree interactive tools to help you understand where you stand right now.
Vendor Consolidation Savings Calculator
Calculate potential savings from consolidating your providers. Fragmented, overlapping tools often cost more than they should.
Try it nowProvider Fragmentation Score
Count your providers and see a network diagram of your fragmentation. The more providers, the more coordination overhead you carry.
Try it nowReady to take control of your supplier relationships?
Book a free Operations Review and discover where your procurement opportunities are hiding.