Overview
Procurement has traditionally been seen as an administrative function focused on processing transactions. FA3 treats it as a strategic lever for margin improvement. We modernise procurement operations into automated, data-driven functions that bring real discipline to enterprise spend.
We implement digital procurement platforms that provide full spend visibility, highlight cost-reduction opportunities and strengthen relationships with key suppliers. The goal is to move beyond simply buying goods, towards building a sourcing capability that creates measurable commercial advantage.
What we do
- Strategic sourcing and category management: We use market intelligence and structured negotiation frameworks to optimise complex spend categories (Direct, Indirect, IT, CAPEX), securing competitive pricing and favourable terms.
- Source-to-pay (S2P) digitisation: We implement leading cloud procurement platforms (Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua) to automate the full lifecycle, from requisition and sourcing through to contract management and supplier payment.
- Spend analytics: We consolidate fragmented data from multiple ERPs, using AI to cleanse, classify and visualise global spend. This surfaces unauthorised spending, supplier consolidation opportunities and pricing variances.
- Supplier risk and performance management: We put in place supplier scoring models and continuous risk monitoring so that critical vendors meet your SLAs, cybersecurity standards and ESG compliance requirements.
How we work
FA3's procurement methodology is built on transparency and data ownership. You cannot manage what you cannot see. By centralising spend data and automating policy enforcement, we stamp out "maverick buying" and make sure every pound spent delivers a proper return.
We work as an extension of your commercial team, using detailed analytics and market expertise to restructure supplier relationships, reduce supply-side risk and deliver measurable bottom-line improvement.