What's included in fractional procurement services?

Fractional procurement services typically include: strategic sourcing and category management, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation and management, spend analysis and savings delivery, procurement team development, P2P system implementation, and supplier performance management.

How do fractional procurement engagements work?

Most engagements are 1-3 days per week on a retained basis. Your fractional Procurement Director joins leadership meetings, owns the procurement strategy, manages key supplier relationships, and ensures procurement delivers measurable value. Engagements typically start with a procurement audit and opportunity assessment.

What's the difference between fractional procurement and procurement consulting?

Procurement consultants advise on specific projects or conduct sourcing events. Fractional Procurement Directors provide strategic leadership - they own procurement direction, manage the team, negotiate contracts directly, and are accountable for savings delivery. They're your procurement leader, not an external advisor.

How much do fractional procurement services cost?

Fractional Procurement Director day rates in the UK range from £800-£1,200. A typical 2-day per week engagement costs £6,400-£9,600 per month (£77,000-£115,000 annually). This is 40-60% less than a full-time Procurement Director with benefits and bonus.

When should a company use fractional procurement services?

Ideal situations: transforming procurement from reactive to strategic, need to deliver significant cost savings, building first procurement team, implementing new P2P systems, M&A integration requiring contract review, or bridging gap while hiring full-time Procurement Director.

What's included in fractional procurement services?

Fractional procurement services typically include: strategic sourcing and category management, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation and management, spend analysis and savings delivery, procurement team development, P2P system implementation, and supplier performance management.

How do fractional procurement engagements work?

Most engagements are 1-3 days per week on a retained basis. Your fractional Procurement Director joins leadership meetings, owns the procurement strategy, manages key supplier relationships, and ensures procurement delivers measurable value. Engagements typically start with a procurement audit and opportunity assessment.

What's the difference between fractional procurement and procurement consulting?

Procurement consultants advise on specific projects or conduct sourcing events. Fractional Procurement Directors provide strategic leadership - they own procurement direction, manage the team, negotiate contracts directly, and are accountable for savings delivery. They're your procurement leader, not an external advisor.

How much do fractional procurement services cost?

Fractional Procurement Director day rates in the UK range from £800-£1,200. A typical 2-day per week engagement costs £6,400-£9,600 per month (£77,000-£115,000 annually). This is 40-60% less than a full-time Procurement Director with benefits and bonus.

When should a company use fractional procurement services?

Ideal situations: transforming procurement from reactive to strategic, need to deliver significant cost savings, building first procurement team, implementing new P2P systems, M&A integration requiring contract review, or bridging gap while hiring full-time Procurement Director.

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When to Use Fractional Procurement Services

A fractional Procurement Director provides senior procurement leadership without the cost and commitment of a full-time hire. This model is particularly valuable for companies that need strategic sourcing direction but aren't yet at the scale to justify a full-time Head of Procurement.

Ideal Situations for Fractional Procurement Services

Procurement transformation - Moving from reactive purchasing to strategic sourcing
Cost reduction pressure - Need to deliver significant savings quickly
Supply chain risk - Building resilience after disruption
M&A integration - Due diligence and contract consolidation
System implementation - P2P or e-procurement platform deployment
Interim cover - Bridging gap while recruiting Head of Procurement

Fractional Procurement vs Procurement Consultant

Aspect	Fractional Procurement	Procurement Consultant
Accountability	Owns procurement outcomes	Advises on projects
Team Leadership	Manages team directly	External to organisation
Supplier Relationships	Owns key relationships	Project-based involvement

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Fractional Procurement vs Procurement Consultant

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