Improving profitability through Procurement

We help reduce our clients operating expenditure and improve sales conversion by an average of 10% through bid review, negotiation, benchmarking, process and better business and supplier collaboration.

Our Ecosystem

£10.4m

Savings achieved to date in 2024

352

Contracts renegotiated so far in 2024

Average client ROI

We’ve taken the best bits of the procurement industry and combined with governance to create an ecosystem that focuses on the following pillars;

Cost Reduction

Using our technology to rightsize and reduce supplier costs and improve profitability on client deals. Ensuring your budget reforecast is consistently less and your ARR is more.

Procurement Lifecycle

Managing the full procurement lifecycle from NDA to contract signature. We identify gaps in your current process and technology and how to fix and build a best-in-class procurement function.

Governance

We negotiate and manage contracts on your behalf as well as supplier onboarding assessment (ESG, DP, IS) – establishing what technology, if any, you need to support your business objectives. Our strategic procurement plan also caters for processes, policies, workflows and approvals.

People

Our business relies on self starters with a passion to succeed. Entrepreneurial thinking but humble, these are more than just procurement managers. We have subject matter experts in all spend categories such as IT/SaaS, Marketing, Logistics, Property/facilities, Travel and People & Payroll. We provide the right expert at the right time to avoid costly people overheads.

We leverage AI to support on accelerated sourcing strategies and benchmarking to help deliver value faster and at a lower cost.

The Procurement Lifecycle

Our procurement lifecycle is tailored to meet the needs of your company, although the key outcomes typically remain the same. A 'request to buy' workflow is defined by spend thresholds and type. The common themes are;

Ensuring MNDAs are signed to protect your valuable confidential information
Sourcing strategy (preferred supplier list / RFP / RFQ)
Commercial and contractual due diligence
New supplier onboarding process
Purchase Order (PO) approvals
Contract Management
Renewals, market assessment and contract rightsizing
Performance review (procurement and supplier feedback)

Our Methodology

Specialist Expertise

We specialise in key industries and procurement categories, and offer deep knowledge of market trends, supplier ecosystems, and best practices. We are able to efficiently deliver positive outcomes, overcoming company politics along the way.

Lowest cost Solutions

We pride ourselves on being the most competitive in the market. We offer cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality. By streamlining processes, negotiating better contracts, and optimising spend, that contribute directly to your bottom line.

Agility and Flexibility

Smaller teams mean quicker decision-making and adaptability. We can quickly adapt to changing market dynamics, regulatory shifts, or unforeseen challenges. Our agility allows you to stay ahead of the curve and seize opportunities promptly.

Collaborative Relationships

Working with BridgePro feels like having an extended team. We build strong relationships with your internal stakeholders, suppliers, and partners and work alongside them. This collaborative approach fosters trust, transparency, and long-term success.

Our Mission

BridgePro was founded 15 years ago by Phil Machin, to help companies of all sizes procure goods and services more effectively. 15 years on, and our mission remains the same, but now being powered by best-of-breed platforms and experts to help deliver a fully outsourced Procurement as a Service (PaaS) that is guaranteed to cost less than in house procurement.

Rather than the ongoing fixed cost of category managers, PaaS provides the right category and project expertise when you need it. Our service is typically at least 25% less than the running cost of in-house procurement and we offer contracted KPIs to maintain performance tailored to your company requirements.

Our People

Phil Machin

CEO & Founder

After 15 years of supporting and building global procurement functions within the Telco and Retail industries, Phil founded BridgePro in April 2013. Phil has personally helped a number of fast growing organisations become more profitable, by improving procurement and sales processes, contracts, and policies, to make client and supplier engagement more efficient and productive.

Chris Perkins

Enablement Consultant

With extensive experience in Sales and Business Development, Chris is a strong negotiator, and adept at driving new business growth, while ensuring the seamless execution of client projects. His deep understanding of sales dynamics enables him to craft and implement training programs that empower teams, ensuring they are equipped with the skills needed to succeed.

Nikki Baines

Contract Management

Nikki has extensive experience in Finance, particularly in P2P to AR. She leads contract reviews and renewal renegotiations, and helps our clients locate, upload, and manage contract data.

Reema Raisinghani

Lead Retail Consultant

Reema brings over 15 years of expertise in the Luxury Goods and Retail sector; specialising in Strategic Procurement Transformation, Digital Technology Integrations and Sustainable Procurement Practices. Her in-depth understanding of the P2P cycle enables her to streamline operations, reduce lead times, and enhance supplier relationships.