IT Procurement Consulting
Strategic IT Procurement for Cost-Efficiency and Value
Procurement of IT solutions and services is complex, with risks of overspending, vendor lock-in, and misaligned contracts. Saros Consulting offers independent IT procurement advisory, helping you navigate the multitude of vendors, distil complex licensing, optimise purchasing processes, and secure agreements that align with your long-term goals.
Saros Consulting also specialises in vendor consolidation, streamlining your supplier base to reduce redundancies, optimise costs, and improve service consistency. We conduct in-depth evaluations of existing contracts and service agreements to identify opportunities for renegotiation or consolidation, ensuring you receive the best value and terms. During transitions, we guide you through the smooth handover or termination of legacy contracts and assist in crafting new agreements that reflect the evolving needs of your business. Our expertise in managing contract lifecycles ensures compliance and alignment with both operational and strategic objectives.
Designing supplier management frameworks that ensure accountability, performance, and collaboration
Vendor Selection and Evaluation
Choosing the right technology vendors from a crowded market can be overwhelming, leading to suboptimal decisions or vendor lock-in. Saros Consulting provides independent guidance on evaluating vendors and solutions based on your specific needs. We help you define selection criteria, conduct due diligence, and manage competitive RFP processes to ensure you choose vendors that align with your objectives without hidden biases.
Contract Negotiation and Management
Many organisations struggle with unfavourable IT contracts due to complex terms and licensing agreements, hidden costs and clauses, and rigid conditions. Saros Consulting advises on structuring and negotiating contracts that offer flexibility, transparency, and value. We help you secure agreements that mitigate risks, protect against vendor lock-in, and provide scalability, ensuring your contracts are sustainable and aligned with your future business needs.
Cost Control and Budget Management
IT procurement is often plagued by budget overruns and unexpected expenses. Without strategic planning, organisations can end up overpaying for solutions or committing to unnecessary purchases. Saros Consulting assists you in developing procurement strategies that optimise spending while balancing quality and performance. We advise on total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, lifecycle management, and spend forecasting to ensure your IT investments deliver value without exceeding budget limits.
Managing Supplier Relationships
Effective supplier management is essential for getting the most out of your IT investments, yet many organisations struggle to maintain consistent relationships or enforce SLAs. Saros Consulting helps you design supplier management frameworks that ensure accountability, performance, and collaboration. We provide strategic advice on managing multi-vendor environments, monitoring contract compliance, and optimising supplier performance to maximise service quality and minimise risks.
Case Study
Enhancing Retail Connectivity
Saros’s commitment to meticulous assessment, evaluation, planning and testing of new vendor solutions set the stage for successful completion of a major infrastructure upgrade. The partnership approach ensured smooth transition for the multinational retailer from a legacy network to a more advanced, efficient system as part of a strategic two-year global rollout.
How We Can Help You
Strategic IT procurement is key to managing costs while securing solutions that drive business success. Saros Consulting offers vendor-independent advice on optimising procurement processes, securing favourable agreements, and managing supplier relationships, ensuring that your IT investments are both cost-effective and strategically aligned.
