AI-Powered Procurement & Spend Management Services
Stop reacting to spend. Start controlling it. We transform your procurement from a tactical cost center into a strategic, AI-driven value engine.
At CIS, we integrate AI and intelligent automation to provide 100% visibility into your enterprise spend. Our solutions streamline everything from strategic sourcing to payment, eliminating maverick spend, mitigating vendor risk, and unlocking significant, sustainable savings. Let's build a procurement function that fuels growth, not just processes invoices.
Trusted by Global Leaders to Optimize and Automate Procurement
Why CIS for Your Procurement Transformation?
We're not just another software vendor. We are your strategic partner in building a resilient, intelligent, and cost-effective procurement ecosystem. We deliver outcomes, not just platforms.
AI-Powered Insights
We go beyond basic analytics. Our AI models predict spending trends, identify savings opportunities, and flag potential risks before they impact your bottom line.
Holistic P2P Automation
We connect and automate your entire procure-to-pay lifecycle, from requisition and sourcing to invoice processing and payment, eliminating silos and manual errors.
Proactive Risk Mitigation
Our solutions provide a 360-degree view of vendor performance, compliance, and financial stability, enabling you to build a resilient and reliable supply chain.
Expert-Led Strategy
Our team of seasoned procurement and supply chain experts works with you to develop a tailored strategy that aligns with your specific business goals and industry challenges.
Seamless Integration
We specialize in integrating our procurement solutions with your existing ERP, finance, and legacy systems, creating a unified data ecosystem without disrupting your operations.
Measurable ROI
Our focus is on delivering tangible results. We establish clear KPIs from day one and provide continuous reporting to track cost savings, efficiency gains, and compliance improvements.
Vetted, In-House Talent
We guarantee quality and accountability with our 100% in-house team of certified experts. No freelancers, no contractors—just dedicated professionals committed to your success.
Proven Process Maturity
With CMMI Level 5 and ISO 27001 certifications, our delivery processes are secure, reliable, and optimized for enterprise-grade projects, ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes.
Global Delivery, Local Insight
Since 2003, we've successfully delivered over 3000 projects across 100+ countries. We combine global best practices with an understanding of your specific market needs.
Our Comprehensive Procurement & Spend Management Services
We offer a full suite of services designed to address every facet of the modern procurement landscape. From foundational strategy to advanced AI-driven analytics, we have you covered.
Strategic Sourcing-as-a-Service
Transform sourcing from a simple purchasing function into a strategic advantage. We leverage market intelligence and AI-powered tools to identify the best suppliers, negotiate optimal terms, and drive sustainable cost savings.
- Category Management: Develop deep expertise and strategic plans for key spend categories to maximize value.
- AI-Powered Supplier Discovery: Utilize AI to identify and vet high-quality, innovative, and diverse suppliers globally.
- Automated RFx & Auctions: Streamline the request (RFP, RFQ, RFI) and auction process for faster, more competitive bidding.
End-to-End Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Automation
Automate the entire transactional workflow from purchase requisition to final invoice payment. Our solutions reduce manual effort, accelerate cycle times, and ensure complete process compliance.
- Intelligent Requisitioning: Guide employees to compliant purchasing choices with smart catalogs and automated approval workflows.
- Touchless Invoice Processing: Use AI and OCR to automatically capture, validate, and match invoices, eliminating manual data entry.
- Dynamic Discount Management: Capture early payment discounts and optimize working capital with automated, data-driven payment strategies.
Supplier & Vendor Lifecycle Management (VLM)
Build a resilient and high-performing supplier base. We provide a centralized platform to manage supplier information, performance, risk, and relationships throughout the entire lifecycle.
- 360-Degree Supplier View: Consolidate all supplier data, from onboarding and contracts to performance scorecards and risk profiles.
- Automated Onboarding & Qualification: Streamline the process of bringing new suppliers on board while ensuring they meet all compliance and risk criteria.
- Continuous Performance & Risk Monitoring: Proactively track supplier performance against KPIs and monitor for financial, operational, and reputational risks.
AI-Driven Spend Analytics & Intelligence
Gain complete, granular visibility into every dollar spent. Our analytics platforms cleanse, classify, and analyze your spend data to uncover hidden savings, identify maverick spend, and inform strategic decisions.
- Spend Visibility & Classification: Automatically categorize spend from disparate sources into a single, unified taxonomy for accurate analysis.
- Predictive Analytics & Forecasting: Use machine learning to forecast demand, predict price fluctuations, and model the impact of sourcing decisions.
- Savings & Opportunity Identification: Pinpoint opportunities for supplier consolidation, contract renegotiation, and demand management to drive savings.
Intelligent Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
Take control of your contracts to maximize value and minimize risk. Our AI-powered CLM solutions automate the entire contract lifecycle, from creation and negotiation to compliance and renewal.
- AI-Powered Contract Authoring & Analysis: Use AI to draft contracts from templates, identify risky clauses, and extract key obligations automatically.
- Centralized Contract Repository: Store all contracts in a secure, searchable digital repository with robust access controls and audit trails.
- Automated Obligation & Renewal Tracking: Never miss a key date or milestone with automated alerts for renewals, expirations, and performance obligations.
e-Procurement & Marketplace Implementation
Modernize your purchasing experience with user-friendly e-procurement platforms and guided buying catalogs. We help you implement solutions that increase user adoption and ensure on-contract spending.
- Guided Buying & Catalogs: Create an intuitive, consumer-like shopping experience that directs users to preferred suppliers and negotiated prices.
- PunchOut & API Integrations: Seamlessly connect your e-procurement system with supplier websites and B2B marketplaces.
- Tail Spend Management: Gain control over low-value, high-volume "tail spend" through consolidated catalogs and simplified purchasing channels.
Ready to Unlock 15-20% in Procurement Savings?
Let our experts conduct a complimentary spend analysis to identify immediate opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization in your organization.
Claim Your Free AnalysisReal-World Results: Our Success Stories
We don't just talk about transformation; we deliver it. Explore how we've helped leading enterprises turn their procurement challenges into strategic victories.
P2P Automation for a Global Manufacturing Leader
Client Overview
A Fortune 500 manufacturing company with a complex global supply chain, over 10,000 suppliers, and operations across 30+ countries. They were struggling with decentralized purchasing, high invoice processing costs, and limited visibility into indirect spend.
Key Challenges
- Excessive manual invoice processing leading to errors and delays.
- Significant "maverick spend" outside of negotiated contracts.
- Lack of a unified view of global supplier performance and risk.
- Long procure-to-pay cycle times impacting supplier relationships.
Our AI-Enabled Solution
We implemented an end-to-end P2P automation platform integrated with their existing SAP ERP system. The solution featured:
- AI-powered invoice capture (OCR) and 3-way matching.
- Guided buying catalogs to enforce on-contract purchasing.
- A centralized supplier portal for onboarding and communication.
- Real-time analytics dashboards for spend visibility.
"CIS didn't just sell us software; they re-engineered our entire procurement process. The level of automation and visibility we have now is game-changing. We're making smarter decisions faster than ever before."
Strategic Sourcing for a Multi-National Retailer
Client Overview
A leading retail corporation with over 1,000 stores and a significant e-commerce presence. They faced intense margin pressure and needed to unlock savings from their complex 'Goods Not For Resale' (GNFR) spend categories like IT, marketing, and logistics.
Key Challenges
- Fragmented sourcing activities across different business units.
- Inability to leverage enterprise-wide buying power.
- Limited market intelligence to challenge incumbent supplier pricing.
- Manual, time-consuming RFx and negotiation processes.
Our AI-Enabled Solution
We provided a Strategic Sourcing-as-a-Service solution, combining our expert team with an AI-powered sourcing platform. Key activities included:
- A comprehensive spend analysis to identify high-opportunity categories.
- Leveraging AI for supplier discovery and market benchmarking.
- Running automated e-auctions for competitive categories.
- Developing a central contract repository and compliance tracking system.
"The savings CIS delivered in the first year alone were astounding, far exceeding our initial targets. Their team acted as a true extension of ours, bringing deep category expertise and powerful technology to the table."
Vendor Risk Management for a Large Healthcare System
Client Overview
A multi-state hospital and clinic network managing thousands of suppliers for everything from medical devices to facilities management. They needed to strengthen their vendor risk and compliance program to meet stringent healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
Key Challenges
- Manual and inconsistent supplier onboarding and vetting processes.
- Difficulty tracking supplier certifications and compliance documents.
- No centralized system for monitoring ongoing supplier risk.
- High risk of regulatory fines and supply chain disruptions.
Our AI-Enabled Solution
We deployed a comprehensive Vendor Lifecycle Management platform with a focus on risk and compliance. The solution provided:
- Automated workflows for supplier qualification and onboarding.
- A central repository for all compliance documentation with automated expiry alerts.
- Integration with third-party data sources for continuous risk monitoring.
- Customizable scorecards to segment suppliers by risk level.
"CIS gave us the peace of mind that our supply chain is secure and compliant. The ability to automate tracking and receive proactive risk alerts has been invaluable. We passed our last audit with flying colors."
Our Technology & Platform Expertise
We are platform-agnostic and integrate with the tools you already use. Our expertise spans leading procurement platforms, ERP systems, and the foundational technologies that power modern enterprises.
What Our Clients Say
Our 95% client retention rate is built on trust, transparency, and a relentless focus on delivering results.
"The spend visibility dashboard CIS built for us is phenomenal. For the first time, I have a real-time, accurate view of our global spend. It's allowed us to consolidate suppliers and negotiate much better rates."
"We reduced our purchase order cycle time from 5 days to less than 24 hours. The efficiency gains from their P2P automation solution have been incredible, freeing up my team to focus on more strategic activities."
"Their team's expertise in contract management is second to none. They helped us migrate thousands of legacy contracts into a new CLM system, and the AI-powered analysis identified risks we never knew we had."
"The supplier onboarding portal they developed is seamless. It's reduced our administrative burden by at least 70% and ensures we collect all necessary compliance documents from day one. A fantastic partner."
"CIS's strategic sourcing team delivered over 15% savings on our indirect spend categories within six months. Their data-driven approach and negotiation skills are top-tier. The ROI was immediate."
"Working with CIS felt like a true partnership. They took the time to understand our unique challenges and designed a solution that fit our needs perfectly, rather than pushing a one-size-fits-all product."
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We have answers. Here are some of the most common inquiries about our Procurement & Spend Management services.
Implementation timelines vary based on complexity, but a typical phased rollout for a P2P automation solution can take anywhere from 12 to 24 weeks. We prioritize a "quick win" approach, delivering value in the first phase within 90 days, while planning for a full-scale transformation.
Absolutely. Seamless integration is a core competency. We have extensive experience integrating with major ERPs like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and NetSuite, as well as various homegrown and legacy systems. We use a combination of pre-built connectors and custom APIs to ensure a unified data flow.
While results vary, our clients typically see a significant ROI. This includes hard savings of 5-20% from strategic sourcing and contract compliance, and soft savings from process efficiencies, such as an 80%+ reduction in invoice processing costs. We work with you to build a specific business case before the project begins.
User adoption is critical for success. Our approach includes comprehensive change management, intuitive UI/UX design that mirrors consumer applications, and role-based training. We focus on demonstrating the "what's in it for me" for every user, from requisitioners to approvers, to ensure a smooth transition.
Standard analytics tells you what happened. Our AI tells you why it happened, what will happen next, and what you should do about it. It moves beyond simple reporting to provide predictive forecasting (e.g., commodity price changes), prescriptive recommendations (e.g., optimal suppliers), and intelligent automation (e.g., autonomous invoice coding).
Yes, we offer a range of flexible support and managed services plans. Our partnership doesn't end at go-live. We provide ongoing technical support, system monitoring, and strategic guidance to ensure you continue to extract maximum value from your investment and adapt to new business challenges.
Start Your Procurement Transformation Today
Take the first step towards a more strategic, efficient, and cost-effective procurement function. Fill out the form, and one of our procurement experts will contact you to schedule a no-obligation consultation and personalized demo.
Let's discuss how we can help you:
- Gain 100% spend visibility.
- Automate manual, error-prone processes.
- Mitigate supply chain and vendor risk.
- Drive double-digit savings to your bottom line.