One of the first questions new clients ask is: "What actually happens after we sign on?" It's a fair question, and you deserve a direct answer — not a vague outline of "phases" and "deliverables."
Week 1–2: The Assessment
We begin by building a complete picture of your current purchasing situation. This means reviewing your spend data, supplier contracts, purchasing processes, and team workflow. We do the heavy lifting — we just need access to your data and a few hours of your time to ask the right questions.
What you'll receive at the end of this phase: A clear written summary of your current purchasing state, the top savings opportunities we've identified ranked by value, and a prioritized action plan for the next 90 days. No jargon — written in plain language you can share with your team.
Weeks 3–6: Quick Wins
We move immediately on the highest-impact opportunities — typically supplier renegotiations, spend consolidation, and process fixes that can be implemented quickly. Most clients see measurable savings within the first 30 days. These early wins typically cover the full cost of our engagement before the first phase is complete.
Weeks 6–10: AI Integration (Where Applicable)
If AI tools are part of your plan, we begin implementation during this phase. We select the right platform for your business, handle all setup and data migration, and train your team hands-on. We don't move forward until your people are genuinely comfortable — not just technically onboarded.
Weeks 10–12: Handoff and Documentation
We document every process we've built or improved so your team can maintain them independently. We establish simple reporting rhythms so you can see results clearly going forward. And we remain available for questions — the engagement end date doesn't mean we disappear.
Typical Results by Day 90
Most clients achieve 20–30% reduction in addressable purchasing costs, a streamlined purchasing workflow that takes meaningfully less team time to manage, and clear spend visibility that simply didn't exist before. These results compound over time. Want to see what's possible for your business? Start with a free discovery call.