Suppliers aligned with the new operating model
Traceable cost savings with granular visibility and transparency into spending by category.
Significant reduction in operational cycle times, fostering agile and engaged collaboration
A leading consumer goods company in Latin America partnered with Sintec Consulting’s Digital Sourcing & Procurement team to implement Coupa Spend Management, transitioning from a reactive to a highly strategic procurement approach. This innovative tool, coupled with standardized processes, significantly improved decision-making, enhanced spending transparency, and streamlined purchasing cycles. Moreover, over 700 suppliers were successfully integrated into world-class procurement practices, driving efficiency and long-term transformation across the supply chain, further strengthening the company’s competitive edge.
“Overcoming complex regional integration, data unification, and rapid process transformation to enable strategic, data-driven procurement“.
The company faced multiple challenges in transforming its sourcing procurement processes. It needed to standardize operations across regions with dynamic approval workflows, overhaul its model for over 100 buyers and 400 requesters in just months, clean and unify master data for thousands of materials and more than 45,000 suppliers, and shift from a Big Bang approach to phased regional implementation. These challenges required significant collaboration, speed, and agility to achieve a seamless transformation.
The company partnered with Sintec Consulting’s Digital Sourcing & Procurement team to address their procurement challenges. By implementing Coupa, they sought to drive efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance data-driven decision-making. The project centered on creating a unified, transparent procurement strategy that would foster strategic transformation and long-term success, aligning with a holistic business vision and driving value across the organization.
The implementation of Coupa led to significant operational improvements. The new model optimized procurement processes, resulting in streamlined sourcing, contract management, and procurement cycles. Over 36,000 bidding events were completed in record time, while more than 700 suppliers and 400 requisitioners embraced the new system. The client achieved enhanced spend visibility, better cost control, and faster decision-making. This transformation, driven by Sintec Consulting’s Digital Sourcing & Procurement team, strengthened operational efficiency and drove long-term strategic success.
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