Procurement knows where the gaps are. The challenge is finding time to act on them.
Long tail spend slips through because:
hiring more staff is slow and expensive
retaining skilled sourcing talent is difficult
large consultancies deliver advice but not execution
tech platforms help automate tasks but don’t run sourcing
academic units need low-friction support they actually adopt
Even high-performing teams can’t cover this volume with current resources.
Targeted sourcing support pays for itself by unlocking savings hidden in the long tail. It adds capacity instantly, delivers fast wins, and improves sourcing discipline without adding headcount or disrupting the campus.
The Sourcing Maturity Assessment shows where your institution is strong, where you’re exposed, and where long tail savings are waiting.
