Strategic Advisory
From S2P ambition to a clear course for change.
We translate your ambitions into a well-founded Source-to-Pay strategy, business case, operating model and roadmap. With clear choices and priorities that give direction and work in practice.
Strategy that starts with practice.
An S2P transformation doesn’t start with software, but with defining your objectives. We connect strategy to practice, bringing together ambitions, processes, organisation and technology. In doing so, we draw on our knowledge and experience of software selections, implementations and change management. The result is a direction that doesn’t just give guidance, but can actually be put into practice.
Why Spendlinq for strategic advisory.
Three reasons why our advice goes further than the boardroom.
Independent advice
We’re not tied to software suppliers or implementation partners. Our advice is based on the best fit for your organisation and ambitions.
S2P expertise & market knowledge
Our experts combine in-depth process knowledge with experience from S2P transformations, software selections and implementations.
From strategy to realisation
We know what it takes to translate strategic choices into processes, technology and change that work in practice.
S2P Strategy & Roadmap
From ambition to a clear course for Source-to-Pay.
We bring your ambitions together in an S2P strategy with clear priorities and a feasible roadmap. In doing so, we look at processes, technology, data and people – and at how they fit together.
When is this relevant?
When there’s a clear ambition to improve, but no shared direction or clear prioritisation yet. Digitalisation, process optimisation, data and AI all demand choices. Without coherence, you risk ending up with isolated initiatives that each solve only part of the problem.
What we do
- Maturity assessment and defining ambitions
- Analysis of processes, organisation and technology
- Prioritisation of improvement initiatives
- Multi-year roadmap with clear phasing
What it delivers
- A widely supported S2P direction and clear priorities
- A realistic roadmap for change
- A well-founded basis for follow-up decisions
Business Case
From improvement potential to a well-founded investment decision.
We make clear what investment is needed, what value it can deliver and which scenarios are possible. The result is a realistic business case that supports decision-making and provides a clear basis for the next steps.
When is this relevant?
When an investment in processes and technology needs to be justified. Besides software and implementation costs, internal capacity, change, maintenance and phasing also play an important role. At the same time, the expected benefits must be realistic and measurable.
What we do
- Baseline measurement and analysis of improvement potential
- Quantitative and qualitative business case
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Estimate of required capacity and phasing
What it delivers
- A realistic and transparent business case
- Insight into scenarios, costs and expected benefits
- A solid basis for the investment decision and next steps
Target Operating Model
From ambition to an organisation set up to deliver it.
We translate your S2P strategy into a suitable setup of processes, roles, responsibilities, governance and technology. Not from a single standard model, but from what’s needed and workable for your organisation.
When is this relevant?
When a new way of working or new technology also calls for different roles, responsibilities and collaboration between Procurement, Finance, IT and the business. A Target Operating Model makes clear how the organisation needs to be set up to actually deliver the chosen S2P strategy.
What we do
- Design of processes and responsibilities
- Roles, governance and decision-making
- Organisational structure and required capabilities
- KPIs and steering
What it delivers
- Clear roles and responsibilities
- A workable governance and organisational structure
- An operating model that supports the S2P strategy
S2P Diagnostic
Know where you stand and where the biggest opportunities lie.
With our S2P diagnostic, we use your data to carry out a targeted baseline measurement of the current situation. We map out your opportunities, implement improvements together with you and keep actively monitoring progress.
When is this relevant?
When there’s a clear ambition to improve, but still not enough factual insight into where the biggest bottlenecks and opportunities lie. For example, where there’s a lot of manual work, limited management information, low contract compliance or insufficient use of existing technology.
What we do
- Sector-specific benchmark
- S2P data analysis
- Improvement advice and defining KPIs
- Realisation and progress monitoring
What it delivers
- An objective baseline measurement of the current situation
- Insight into the most important bottlenecks and opportunities
- Concrete priorities for improvement
Spendlinq guided us excellently through the selection and implementation of our P2P solution. Thanks to their in-depth market knowledge, pragmatic approach and experienced consultants, we were able to deliver this project successfully. A reliable partner that truly adds value.Suzanne Koenders, Manager Procurement at Royal FloraHolland
With Spendlinq’s expertise and market knowledge, we selected a P2P system that meets our wishes and requirements, at a sharp price. We then configured and implemented it in record time. The people-focused approach and simplicity of the processes ensured quick adoption.Haico Klerks, Director of Procurement, Housing and Mobility at Total Care
Spendlinq is pleasantly professional and flexible. A good choice of partner when you’re dealing with complex questions around procurement applications and integrations.Marc Gillissen, Manager Procurement at Van Gelder Groep
Strategic advice in practice
Practical experience, specialist knowledge and an approach focused on results.