At State of Flux we have worked with numerous clients on eSourcing projects during the past five years, conducting hundreds of eRFx and eAuctions with a combined value of more than £1 billion. Whether you need help in designing, implementing and managing a full eSourcing programme, or just want ad-hoc support for a specific event, our experienced eSourcing team can provide a flexible solution tailored to your exact requirements.

Our services include:

• Independent advice on all the major eSourcing software platforms, from assessing needs through to running mock events to evaluate performance against key criteria.

• Configuration of the chosen platform to ensure that sourcing managers follow best-practice processes.

• Analysis of spend to determine the most suitable categories for eRFx / eAuctions.

• Structuring eRFx templates and bidding event specifications to solicit the highest-quality responses from suppliers.

• Building and running eRFx events, assisting suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Designing communications and change management plans to raise or reinvigorate awareness and increase adoption.

• Language and time zone support for multinational events, plus assistance in locating and qualifying new suppliers.

• Training workshops/courses to educate sourcing managers, internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Why choose us?

We pride ourselves on offering a friendly, personal and cost-effective eSourcing service tailored specifically to your needs. Our consultants aim to be seen as an extension of your own team and hence build close working relationships with category managers and other personnel to deliver your objectives.

As a software-agnostic consultancy, we provide independent, objective analysis and recommendations on the most suitable technology platform based on extensive experience of all the major providers. Once selected, we can help you to achieve a fast financial return on your investment by ensuring that eSourcing processes are well designed and implemented within your procurement function and across the organisation.