Software Procurement Advisory Services

Software procurement isn’t what it used to be. As businesses undergo rapid digital transformation, procurement processes must be streamlined in order to ensure operational efficiency and drive ongoing ROI. SoftwareONE provides expert advisory and vendor management services to help you meet and exceed your goals. Choose between one-time project support or an ongoing advisory subscription – with either option, we’ll provide valuable procurement process advice, sourcing intelligence, contract optimization, and negotiation support to reduce procurement costs and make sure you’re getting the most out of your software portfolio.

Managing vendors and suppliers is a time-consuming, largely manual process – and an underlying lack of transparency can lead to excess spend, procurement delays, and compliance risk.

One of the most common challenges facing procurement teams, regulatory enforcement due to noncompliance can place a large financial burden on organizations if contracts are not carefully managed.

Setbacks in contract negotiations, delays in the bid and proposal timeline, and poorly-mapped schedules can all lead to a longer-than-anticipated procurement process, resulting in excess operational costs.

SoftwareONE Advisory and Vendor Management Services help you reduce your overall software procurement spend via end-to-end optimization. Each consultation is tailored to your unique business needs and priorities, providing best-fit solutions and locating new opportunities to lower costs and achieve highly effective operations.

Taking technology and compliance considerations into account to obtain a holistic view, SoftwareONE’s Advisory Services allow you to proactively manage the entire procurement process and make strategic, efficient decisions.

360-degree maturity assessment to evaluate your existing software procurement processes and define your roadmap to best practices.

Expert advice to help you optimize your end-to-end demand management.

Identify the savings potential in your supplier portfolio and sourcing processes.

Impact assessment and assistance with the transfer of contracts and assets into the new structures.

Our experts compare commercial options based on current and future business demand to identify the best-fit licensing model.

Preparation, support, and guidance throughout the license auditing process.