Procurement Outsourcing Services
Smarter Sourcing, Lower Costs. Let our experts manage procurement while you concentrate on scaling your business.
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Our Procurement
Outsourcing Services
Our procurement outsourcing services allow companies to delegate sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management to our team of specialists. With over seven decades of supply chain experience, we identify reliable vendors, negotiate favorable terms, and manage the entire procurement process to reduce costs and improve quality.
Vendor Selection & Management
We identify, vet, and manage relationships with qualified suppliers who meet your requirements for quality, cost, delivery, and compliance.
Strategic Sourcing
Our procurement specialists negotiate optimal pricing and terms through competitive bidding, vendor consolidation, and strategic partnerships.
Contract Administration
We handle all aspects of contract creation, compliance monitoring, renewal tracking, and performance evaluation.
Over 7 Decades in Business
Experience Makes The Difference
We take a seamless approach to our procurement outsourcing services. With over seven decades of supply chain experience, we have the skill set and years of knowledge to help you reach your goals.
Your business doesn’t want to wait for results, and you don’t want to pay more than necessary. So, your budget is equally as important to us. You can count on us to keep you competitive in all aspects with a speedy turnaround!
Flexible Scalable Solutions
ISO-Certified Quality Assurance
80+ Years of Industry Expertise
Trusted by industry leaders
For over 75 years, Ternes has provided procurement solutions to top companies across automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors. Our strategic sourcing and vendor management expertise helps businesses reduce costs while improving quality. We take the complexity out of sourcing so our clients can focus on what they do best.
With 11 facilities throughout southeast Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, and a team of 400 employees, we manage 1,000,000 square feet of warehouse space and ship over 11,000,000 pieces annually. Our core management team brings more than 200 years of combined experience to every procurement project we handle.
our process
Our structured procurement methodology delivers consistent results while adapting to your specific business needs. Each phase builds on the last, creating a seamless process that transforms your supply chain from end to end.
- Discovery - Assessment of needs, spend analysis, and current supplier review
- Strategy Development - Custom procurement strategy with vendor selection criteria
- Implementation - Supplier onboarding, contract negotiation, and system integration
- Ongoing Management - Continuous monitoring, reporting, and process optimization
FAQs
We manage direct materials, indirect purchases, services procurement, and capital equipment. Our team adapts to your specific needs, whether you require full procurement outsourcing or support for specific categories.
We track key metrics including cost savings, on-time delivery, quality compliance, supplier performance, and procurement cycle time. Regular reporting keeps you informed of progress and opportunities.
We serve businesses of all sizes, from mid-market companies to large enterprises. Our solutions scale to match your procurement volume and complexity.
Yes, our procurement services integrate with most ERP, inventory management, and financial systems. We can also implement new procurement technologies if needed.
Our rigorous supplier qualification process includes performance history review, financial stability assessment, quality certification verification, and on-site audits when appropriate.
Companies we service
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