Managed services extend your procurement team on demand

    From tactical support to Spot Buy, SUMEDIAN deploys SLA-backed procurement pods that deliver results in days, not weeks.

    What managed services deliver

    SUMEDIAN deploys dedicated procurement pods that balance governance, speed, and documentation – whether you need capacity or crisis response.

    70 % faster supplier selection, 200+ vetted suppliers every month, and 24–72 hour Spot Buy workflows – the same analysts deliver our managed services.

    Tactical procurement support

    Operate requisition-to-payment with clear governance, backlogs, and approvals.

    Co-sourcing squads

    SUMEDIAN specialists extend your team for strategic programmes or capacity gaps.

    Task force (quality topics)

    Senior teams resolve escalations, PPAP risks, and supplier crises on tight timelines.

    Spot Buy & expedited procurement

    Auditable 24–72 hour workflows that protect production and secure bridge buys.

    Deliverables & governance

    Every managed-services engagement starts with defined SLAs and ends with an auditable handover.

    Team onboarding with roles, SLAs, and communication rituals
    Transparent backlogs and decision logs across every engagement
    Playbooks for Spot Buy, task forces, and expedited procurement
    Handover packs and reporting for leadership, finance, and quality

    Managed services modules

    Select the right delivery format – from tactical support to task force and Spot Buy.

    Managed services

    • Tactical Procurement Support

      Runs day-to-day purchasing operations from requisition to payment.

    • Co-Sourcing

      Extends your team with SUMEDIAN procurement specialists.

    • Task Force (Q-Topics)

      Deploys rapid-response teams for urgent procurement challenges.

    • Spot Buying

      Executes quick-turn buys at market speed for urgent needs.

    • Expedited Procurement

      Delivers accelerated sourcing for time-critical or single events.

    When managed services make the difference

    Common triggers for activating SUMEDIAN managed services.

    Stabilise day-to-day purchasing while transformations run
    Cover headcount gaps in strategic RFQs or negotiations
    Manage bridge buys and obsolescence under audit requirements
    Escalate quickly when quality, delivery, or compliance risks emerge

    Managed services FAQs

    Insights for managed procurement teams

    Launch governed sourcing programmes.