Procurement & buying

Buying power without losing the choices that make your operation work.

Better pricing comes from better data, stronger supplier relationships and a clear understanding of what each client actually needs — not from forcing everyone into the same supply route.

Client, procurement and supplier teams reviewing data together

How we work

First we listen. Then we challenge the right things.

Our role is to improve value across price, service and quality while keeping client needs at the centre of every decision.

01

Understand

We learn the operation, critical products, service expectations, existing relationships and the things that cannot be compromised.

02

Make spend visible

i-curate gives us accurate data by site, supplier, category and product so opportunities are based on facts.

03

Work the market

We collaborate with existing and alternative suppliers, use aggregated demand and negotiate the right commercial structure.

04

Implement together

Changes are agreed with users and suppliers, configured in the platform and supported by a personable onboarding team.

05

Keep improving

We monitor pricing, behaviour, service and compliance so savings are maintained rather than disappearing after a tender.

Close to clients

Partners, not customers.

We are open and collaborative because the best procurement outcomes depend on trust. Clients can see the process, understand the commercial model and shape the solution around their priorities.

  • No blind drive to the cheapest option
  • Operational teams included in decisions
  • Service and quality protected alongside price
  • Clear, honest communication

Close to suppliers

Better relationships create better outcomes.

We do not treat suppliers as a list of prices. We work with them to solve availability, product, service and implementation issues — then use accurate demand and performance data to create stronger agreements.

  • Accurate, consolidated demand information
  • Faster issue resolution
  • Clear product and pricing governance
  • Opportunities to grow through the i-curate network

Transparent procurement

You should understand how value is created — and how we are paid.

Our approach is designed around clear commercial conversations, visible pricing and a full audit trail. Recommendations should stand up because they are right for the client, not because a supplier is a favourite.

Talk through the commercial model
ChoiceKeep current suppliers where they remain the right fit.
LeverageUse combined demand and cleaner data to negotiate better.
EvidenceTrack price, product and supplier performance over time.
SupportResolve issues with people who know the category and operation.
Amazon

Broader choice, controlled

Amazon Business products inside the i-curate buying process.

Marketplace choice can be useful without becoming uncontrolled spend. i-curate can bring Amazon Business purchasing into the same route for ordering, visibility and consolidated invoicing.

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The network effect

Every relationship makes the buying community stronger.

Suppliers can reach relevant clients, while clients benefit from a wider network, stronger benchmarks and new routes to supply.

“Their streamlined processes have freed us from managing multiple supplier relationships and negotiating contracts, allowing us to focus on providing exceptional care.”Stow Healthcare

Bring us the difficult categories

We will start by understanding the outcome, not by prescribing a supplier.

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