OJC Consulting - Audit of the Procurement Cycle

Objectify the functioning of Procurement before any transformation

Procurement transformation and digitalization projects are based on a thorough understanding of the actual functioning of the function: processes, organization, practices, and management capabilities.

The Audit of the Procurement Cycle makes it possible to establish a factual and shared diagnosis of the Procurement function, in order to identify performance levers, risks, and the conditions for the success of a sustainable transformation.

Why audit the Purchasing cycle?

Purchasing transformations rarely fail due to a lack of solutions.
They fail more often because of:

a partial or theoretical vision of the processes,
heterogeneous practices depending on the entities,
unclear responsibilities and governance,
a gap between ambitions and the actual capacity for transformation.

The audit allows you to take a step back, objectify the situation, and secure decisions before launching structuring projects.

A global analysis of the Procurement cycle

The audit covers the entire Procurement cycle, from the expression of need to performance management, integrating organizational, process, and tool dimensions.

Depending on the client's priorities, the analysis may in particular focus on:

the structuring and governance of the Procurement function,
sourcing, contracting, and execution processes,
supplier relationship and risk management,
management, reporting, and performance monitoring practices,
the level of digital maturity and integration of existing tools.

The objective is not to produce an exhaustive inventory, but to highlight the key points that determine performance and transformation capability.

A structured and pragmatic approach

The Audit of the Procurement Cycle is based on a methodical approach adapted to the context of each organization:

interviews with key stakeholders,
analysis of actual processes and practices,
review of governance and management systems,
assessment of maturity and risks,
comparison with market best practices.

This approach makes it possible to go beyond individual perceptions to build a shared and objective diagnosis.

Des livrables orientés décision

À l’issue de l’audit, OJC fournit des livrables conçus pour soutenir la prise de décision, notamment :

une synthèse claire des constats et enjeux,
l’identification des forces et des axes d’amélioration,
une analyse des écarts et des risques,
des recommandations priorisées,
et, le cas échéant, une première feuille de route de transformation.

Ces livrables constituent un socle solide pour les phases de cadrage stratégique et de préparation des projets.

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