Why August Consulting’s Procurement as a Service is Different
- Tracey Shearer
- Sep 19
- 2 min read
Many organisations facing financial pressures, skills shortages, and complex supplier landscapes are turning to Procurement as a Service (PaaS) to help reduce costs and improve performance. But not all offerings in the market are equal.
At August Consulting, we don’t just provide “extra hands” through contractors. Our approach begins with an initial consulting piece, a structured opportunity analysis to uncover where value can truly be unlocked. From there, we agree on a clear plan of delivery with our clients, with progress and benefits measured every step of the way.
This means procurement is not just a transactional function; it becomes a strategic enabler that drives business performance.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Consulting-led approach – We diagnose opportunities first, ensuring the solution is designed around your business priorities, not a one-size-fits-all model.
Clear delivery roadmap – Together, we agree on what success looks like and measure benefits against it, delivery discipline, supplier performance, risk management, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Access to deep expertise – Our clients gain access to a broad pool of procurement specialists with industry insights, market intelligence, and category expertise that would be difficult to justify or retain in-house.
Superior outcomes – With this model, organisations consistently realise material savings (5–30% depending on category), while also building stronger supplier relationships and greater agility in their procurement function.
In a market where many PaaS providers simply fill resource gaps, August Consulting offers a true partnership model, one that combines advisory, delivery, and specialist expertise to create lasting value.
If you’re looking to reduce costs, unlock efficiencies, and build a procurement function that drives business outcomes, maybe it’s time to think differently about Procurement as a Service
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