Procurement

Escala provides companies with contract management services aimed at optimizing their procurement processes. Contract management is a critical aspect of procurement that ensures contracts are correctly negotiated, documented, and administered throughout their lifecycle. Without a well-resourced contracting function, companies may find it challenging to sustain the benefits achieved through their sourcing and category management initiatives.

Escala's complete P2P program comprises request and order services, such as helpdesk, PR-to-PO, spot buy catalog management, and master data management, as well as invoice and payment management services. This program ensures that the contracted savings are achieved and positively impact the Profit and Loss, adding value throughout the Source-to-Pay organization.

Escala understands that many companies prioritize the benefits of digital innovations. However, achieving a successful digital transformation requires more than just innovative technology. Instead, it is driven by three key pillars: strategy, processes, and people, which make up the procurement ecosystem. Escala's approach to building sustainable digital transformations goes beyond simply adopting emerging technologies. They recognize that a sound digital agenda must be firmly grounded in the organization's total business objectives, procurement's future vision, and an honest assessment of readiness and current technology.

One of the most underutilized assets of any business is its extensive community of suppliers. Optimizing the impact of this group through effective supplier management leads to reduced risks and improved performance, facilitating innovation.

As expectations for procurement continue to rise, organizations must develop the necessary capabilities, processes, and sustainability to better align with their overall vision and objectives. Category management is a strategic approach that enables procurement to transition from a traditional to a more strategic model, resulting in increased stakeholder alignment and greater long-term vision for sourcing opportunities. With a category management-driven approach, companies can achieve increased spend under management and gain a higher profile within their organization.

Value can take on many forms, including savings and support for category management priorities, identifying alternative sources of supply for important stakeholder groups, and providing specific market information. The process of capturing this value involves a combination of optimizing client processes, collaboration, and Escala's efficient and effective execution. Proactive sourcing is a direct result of initiatives related to category management, market analysis, and pipeline activities. Furthermore, sourcing serves as a direct input to both supplier management and contracting, and falls within the category management process for procurement.