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STAGE 1

 

 


Analysis of Existing Item/Vendor Purchasing

In-depth analysis of your existing Item/Vendor purchasing process

  • Review of existing contracts, processes and invoices/files.

  • Electronic analysis of AP information extracted from accounting system.

  • Inventory of purchased Items/Services determining costs, discounts, terms, conditions, policies and procedures.

  • Evaluation of Vendors as to quality, costs and client satisfaction.

  • Analysis of purchasing policies and procedures.

STAGE 2

Vendor / Service Provider Cost Reductions

After the analysis of vendor cost reduction negotiations begin

  • Discussions with Client’s point person to determine quality of vendor and if vendor replacement is preferred.

  • Negotiations with vendor to save money.

  • Negotiations with competitors to determine best pricing and best practices.

  • Summary of findings defined in report format.

  • Discussions with client to determine which solution is desired.

STAGE 3

Implementation of Cost Savings

After approval implementation of the Cost Saving Solutions

  • Final negotiations with each approved vendor

  • Analysis of each new agreement/contract submitted to client for approval

  • Develop with client the process for implementation

  • Evaluate the implementation

STAGE 4

Validation

   Development of reports demonstrating cost savings

  • Existing Items/Services purchased will be presented in a per unit/service cost basis.

  • Comparisons will be developed to show per unit cost savings.

  • Reports will be generated that show the cost savings per item/service per month and per year based on averages.

  • Additional cost savings suggestion will be presented to client.

STAGE 5 (optional)

Management Services

We have extensive experience in managing the process

  • Each transaction can be handled either by client or ATI.

  • Transaction reporting will be developed with client to enable Client and/or ATI to evaluate systems and costs monthly and/or quarterly.

  • Contract management and continual vendor monitoring systems will be developed.

  • Invoice validation, processing and/or payment systems will be implemented.

STAGE 6 (optional)

Consulting Services:

Experienced in all aspects of corporate financial reporting and systems

  • Contract and Lease negotiations

  • Contract compliance

  • Vendor negotiations

  • Dispute resolutions

  • Policy review and recommendations

  • Project management

  • Update and/or replacement of existing systems

  • Cost saving policies and procedures