Maximising spend under management is one of the best ways to ensure you are getting the savings and value you need from your procurement system. At Xoomworks we have helped a large number of companies gain the best value from their S2P implementations. We do this using our XoomTune optimisation service that we provide our customers for 6 months after go-live. Based on real customer insight from many organisations, it benchmarks how well you are delivering against your business goals and provides recommendations on where improvement can be made to maximise the benefits from your procurement sys ..read more

Supplier sourcing events are a great way to attract new and existing suppliers to bid for your work. However, they are often not used in the most optimised way. At Xoomworks we have helped 1,000s of companies gain the best value from their S2P implementations. We do this using our XoomTune optimisation service that we provide our customers from 6 months after go-live. Based on real customer insight from many organisations, it benchmarks how well you are delivering against your business goals and provides recommendations on where improvement can be made to maximise the benefits from your procur ..read more

Procurement is a critical function within organisations, and a high-performing procurement team can make a significant impact on a company’s success. A high-performing procurement team can provide numerous benefits to an organisation. However, this process requires time, effort, and a clear understanding of what makes a procurement team high-performing. We’ll explore this challenge and the steps the CPO can take to achieve a high-performing procurement team. The benefits of developing a high-performing procurement team Procurement teams play a crucial role in organisations, responsible for man ..read more

Name: Adriana Vosloban Role: UI/UX Designer Location: Romania, Cluj Joined Xoomworks, part of Accenture, 3 years ago Growing Careers at Xoomworks Technology, part of Accenture Cluj-based Adriana Vosloban has recently been promoted and we spoke to her to see how her career has grown since she joined the company three years ago. Adriana started working at Xoomworks Technology’s Romanian office, transitioning from a background in Humanities to a new career in tech. She began at Xoomworks Technology in a technical support role for a key client. From the start, Xoomworks Technology gave Adriana ple ..read more

At Xoomworks, we appreciate the importance of financial management and cost control in a growing business and the benefits of procurement technology in achieving operational efficiencies. This e-book outlines three scenarios for financial maturity and explains how to determine the best path toward a more secure footing by addressing challenges such as spending control, payment visibility, and creating effective procurement functions. Learn how unifying financial data across your business creates a strong foundation for reducing risk, improving operational performance, and optimising spending a ..read more

Integrating digitalisation and automation in procurement is vital for businesses to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven market. Procurement, the process of obtaining goods and services, is a critical aspect of any organisation, and digitalisation and automation can improve efficiency, reduce costs and improve decision-making. As mentioned in our first article this year, digitalisation will play a rather important role in procurement and in this article will explore why integrating digitalisation and automation in procurement is essential for organisations. Let’s start wit ..read more

Christian Gillstrap has joined the Xoomworks Technology team as its new Director of Product and Technology. As part of the leadership team, he will be leading the multi-disciplined Digital Product team to help clients take value-creating products to market quickly.   He joins the team from within Accenture and previously a Big4 Advisory firm, where he developed a passion for product-led business transformation. With a background in both engineering and product, he brings a fresh, innovative view on how to best to help clients realise value quickly. “I’m delighted to join th ..read more

Name: Eduard Ursachi Role: Advanced App Engineer Location: Romania, Cluj Joined Xoomworks, part of Accenture, 1.5 years ago Creating 360° Value Eduard Ursachi is a Senior Analyst working as an Advanced App Engineer at Xoomworks Technology, part of Accenture. Based in Cluj, Romania, he’s been with the business for just over a year and a half. As an experienced software engineer with expertise and skills in product development, he makes an essential contribution to the business’ high-value projects. But, he tells us, it’s not all about the hard skills. “Using my experience and expertise, I help ..read more

The role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) has evolved over time. CPO is no longer a functional role. It is a strategic advisor who helps to shape the business, particularly during difficult times. As we mentioned in our previous blog, one of the trends we see continuing to emerge this year is the shift to a more strategic role for CPOs. The pandemic revealed flaws in business processes, policies, supply chains, and resilience. As a result, CPOs must focus on driving technological innovation to improve supply chain reliability, transparency, and efficiency. Furthermore, in order to make C ..read more

A Xoomworks Technology eBook 6 ways to promote value creation in product delivery With 25 years of tech experience and a passion for service improvement and customer excellence, Philip Young, Senior Director of Delivery & Services at Xoomworks, part of Accenture, explains why some companies are more successful than others at creating value during product delivery and the impact that can have on teams. The ability to unlock value at the delivery stage depends mainly on the type, the size of the business, and the approach taken. Of course, a team may simply lack the right skills or capa ..read more