Supplier Relationship Management: Why It's Essential in 2025

One such area is the supply chain. This involves putting measures in place to ensure that first tier suppliers (and their suppliers in turn) adhere to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies and procedures that are aligned with those of the organisation.

To facilitate this, senior leaders will need to implement the right software solution; this solution will need to provide high levels of automation to reduce administrative burden, and give the user clear visibility on their suppliers. The solution should allow the user to view historical supplier data and make comparisons based on ESG credentials.

The Right Tools for the Job

With centralised tools, such as Supplier Management from OneAdvanced, housing association leaders can track and measure the sustainability practices of their suppliers. Supplier Management ensures suppliers remain accountable, compliant, and aligned to the ESG priorities of the organisation.

Using Supplier Management, the user can easily view detailed information on each supplier, including insurances, policies, and certifications. Suppliers can be tracked over time and set objectives; this data can be used to measure historical and projected performance, allowing the user to have conversations with their suppliers over any blockers that may be in place, or to find new suppliers if needed.

The system also allows the user to gather detailed information on the supplier’s suppliers, ensuring transparency throughout the chain. The system gives the user details on key social risks such as modern slavery and human trafficking exposure – housing association leaders can be sure they are procuring goods that are ethically and sustainably sourced.

Powerful Data

With powerful, inbuilt data, procurement managers can get an instant oversight on supplier risk. Supplier Management offers an extensive range of public, private, and supplier-direct data sources, giving the user a complete view of regulatory compliance, supplier risk, and supplier integrity.

The software allows the user to create useful scoring lists to make comparisons between different suppliers based on a range of criteria. This data can be used to create bespoke assessments, providing a comprehensive overview of each supplier.

All of this information can then be used to have meaningful conversations with suppliers. Procurement managers and suppliers can look at performance based on both qualitative and quantitative data, and can then collaborate to develop an enhanced ESG-focused strategy.

Unrivalled Support

At OneAdvanced we’re on hand every step of the way, beginning with initial conversations to help us get to know your business needs. We then develop a detailed action plan, including due dates and owners, ensuring you are fully prepared to go live.

Next, we work with you, so you have clear comprehension of the plan before going live. When you go live, we make sure each user has a complete understanding of how to use and get the most from the software.

An intuitive setup engine gives access without the need for coding or other time-consuming operations, and straightforward API integration ensures that Supplier Management combines effortlessly with your current systems for seamless onboarding.

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