The Procurement People

KNOWLEDGE IS POWERKNOWLEDGE IS POWEROur knowledge boosts your

buying power

OUR HISTORYOUR HISTORYWe’ve had operatives in the field for over 20 years

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WHAT WE DOWHAT WE DOOur ‘agents’ are able to adapt to your needs

07 OUR PHILOSOPHYOUR PHILOSOPHYMission possible - through better purchasing solutions

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THE ELITE BUYING SQUADTHE ELITE BUYING SQUADA top team of negotiators

10WHY WE’RE DIFFERENTWHY WE’RE DIFFERENTIt’s strictly on a need-to-know basis12OUR PROMISEOUR PROMISEComplete dedication15

THE PROCUREMENT PEOPLETHE PROCUREMENT PEOPLEOperatives with a licence to reduce your bill

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THE ELITE BUYING SQUADTHE ELITE BUYING SQUADA top team of negotiators

Our mission (and we’ve chosen to accept it) is an

absolute commitment to excellence in delivering

and maintaining procurement arrangements that

has placed our Elite Buying Squad on everyone’s

‘most wanted’ list.

Not only are we purchasingexperts who know all the right

people and have all the tools of thetrade to hand; we’re professionalswho’ll stop at nothing to negotiate the best supply arrangement for youusing our significant buying power and an obsession with value, cost and efficiency.

Our team understands that whenyou’re working on your own in thefield it can be hard to get the best deal. Our Elite Buying Squad currently oversees the purchase of£200m of food and beverages for both multiple and single-site operations.

It’s time to take your buying to the next level. It’s time to get some really special agents on the case.

“It’s our buying power and ourpeople that set us apart.”

DAVE ANDERSON

“Procurement never sleeps – it’s a365 days a year commitment.”

ANDY BADGER

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OUR PHILOSOPHYOUR PHILOSOPHYMission possible - through better

purchasing solutions

Our mission is simple; it’s to use our knowledge

to boost your buying power and promote best

practice within every aspect of the procurement

process - something we achieve with a swi hand

and clinical calculation.

We never switch off - yourbuying power is an obsession

for us. Our prime objective is to help you spend less time on purchasing whilst enhancing thequality and service. We can assist in allareas - from national distribution andwholesale supply, to local sourcing of fresh commodities.

So how do we achieve these goals?rough a superior service fromspecialist individuals who areconstantly switched on to yourrequirements 24/7. e industry never sleeps, so neither do we. We’llconstantly monitor your needs andalways try to improve the systems and arrangements we’ve put in place.We’ll always challenge you withquestions about your currentarrangements and may surprise youwith some radical solutions.

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WHAT WE DOWHAT WE DOOur ‘agents’ are able to adapt

to your needs

We’ve been at the cutting edge of procurement in the

food and hospitality market for 20 years. So, how

come? Simple, we’re innovators who understand the

industry better than anyone. at’s why Acquire’s skills

are finely honed with the ability to change and flex to

meet the needs of our clients.

UNDERSTANDINGWithout it, we can’t help you achieveyour procurement goals

BALANCEA lasting fair relationshipconsistently delivering value to you

FLEXIBILITYEach mission is different and we adapt

CLARITYKeeping things simple and avoiding procurement jargon

PROGRESSIONWe’re always striving for new andbetter ways of improving your supply chain

VALUEDelivering exceptional returns onyour investments

LONGEVITYWe’re not into brief encounters. We keep clients through innovation,monitoring buying positions and exceeding expectations

“We’re able to tailor our service atevery stage of the buying process.We continuously monitor buyingpositions to meet clients’changing needs.”

DAVID WHITTINGHAM

EMPLOYEE IDENTITY:Personal Operatives (Account Managers)

HIGHLY TRAINED IN:- Engaging with all client levels to ensure

Acquire consistently deliver best price andbest value

- Being the initial point of communicationfor clients

- Co-ordinating all Acquire supportdepartments ensuring the client receives aseamless and integrated service

- Delivering the agreed service levels to arange of KPIs

EMPLOYEE IDENTITY:e Elite Buying Squad (Procurement)

MISSIONS ACCOMPLISHED:- Engaging with suppliers to deliver the

best price and service- Ensuring a robust supply chain is in place

for each of our clients- Negotiating price changes

(down as well as up)- Ensuring there is appropriate due

diligence and traceability within the supply chain

- Sourcing new product and new suppliersensuring our suppliers are market leaders

- Liaising with the Personal Operativesproviding them with the relevantintelligence to complete their missions

THE PROCUREMENT PEOPLETHE PROCUREMENT PEOPLEOperatives with a licence to

reduce your bill

Our people are specialists.

ey have the knowledge and

guile to deliver above and

beyond your expectations.

EMPLOYEE IDENTITY:Intelligence Division (Business Intelligence)

THE BRAINS OF THE OPERATION:- Providing clarity to our clients on all

purchasing matters- A proactive resource for clients,

consistently liaising with our Personal Operatives

EMPLOYEE IDENTITY:Field Operative (Supplier Integration)

WORKING AT THE SHARP END:- Developing our focus on customer service

to continually improve our client support- Ensuring seamless electronic

communication between clients and suppliers

- To provide innovative web based systemsand solutions for the benefit of our clients

EMPLOYEE IDENTITY:Mission Control (Finance)

OUR WOMAN ON THE INSIDE- Ensuring all internal SLAs are completed

delivering all KPIs- Maintaining a focus on internal systems

and protocols to ensure they meet client requirements

- Development of process and data reporting

EMPLOYEE IDENTITY:Head of New Missions (Business Development)

OUR MAN IN THE KNOW- Scouring the market for the right clients to

be part of our exclusive buying collective- Identifying and delivering financial and

service benefits to the client membership

“We’ll help you combat foodinflation and food price sensitivity.”

KATE WINDEBANK

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENTWHY WE’RE DIFFERENTIt’s strictly on a

need-to-know basis

We like to use the element of surprise; it’s what

makes Acquire different. We believe it’s our ability

to do the unexpected, as well as to innovate and

utilise the expertise, dedication and industry acumen

of our Elite Buying Squad that keeps our service

really special.

Our aim is to always deliverunexpected and profitable

benefit to our clients. Why not joinour buying collective and reap the benefits of being part of our £200mfood portfolio?

For example, did you know that we can buy your current purchasingvolumes for cash and deliver aguaranteed return to you? It’s a way to combat food inflation and foodprice sensitivity as we can buy at a fixed price returning a guaranteedmargin on your asset.

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OUR PROMISEOUR PROMISEComplete dedication

When you hand us an assignment, we believe that no

other team will offer the knowledge, the commitment

and the ability to maximise your buying position as

we do. We will infiltrate new markets, source new

suppliers, or re-negotiate with your existing ones and

explore how our frameworks could deliver significant

additional margin to your business.

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“We’re the team who can giveyou guarantees.”

BRIAN WHEATLEY

“Procurement isn’t just our job…it’s our obsession.”

TRACIE BROWN

OUR HISTORYOUR HISTORYWe’ve had operatives in the field

for over 20 years

Our reputation in the food and hospitality industry is

second to none - but we’re more than just a buying

consortium. To remain out in front, we have to

constantly hone our service and skills.

We’ve come a long way since1992. Today, we operate from

two bases – one in Surrey the other inYorkshire and we assist over 2, 500clients with their food and widerpurchasing requirements. at adds upto in excess of £200m in purchasingvolumes – it’s no wonder we take it so seriously.

Like all good agents, we have our ownsophisticated gadgets. In 2004, weembraced a better way to manage thebuying process and developed epsys,the leading web-based e-procurementsystem; which links all your key staffand departments to your supplier base.Where we’ve come from is important,but it’s where we’re going that really excites us.

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MAKING CONTACTMAKING CONTACTPsst…

have you got a mission for us?

Getting in touch with us is a positive step towards

increasing your revenue and improving your efficiency.

We’d be more than happy to discuss how we can

improve your buying position – strictly on the QT.

BY TELEPHONE01276 401000

BY EMAILmission@acquireservices.com

“We’re the procurement people,and we’re waiting for your call.”

ALASTAIR HAYHURST

Alfa House, 7 Doman RoadCamberley, Surrey GU15 3DN

www.acquireservices.co.uk