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Procurement Consultancy in Sussex for Manufacturing and Product-Based Businesses

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Empowering manufacturing and product-based businesses through smarter leadership, purchasing and sustainable supply chain deployment.

What do I do?

I support businesses across Sussex and across the South East to build robust, high-performing leadership, purchasing and supply chain partnerships. My approach strengthens your systems and processes while supporting people, protecting the planet and ensuring you can deliver efficiently, ethically and profitably to your customers.

How may I help you?

RLB Purchasing Consultancy helps you develop the leadership, metrics, purchasing strategy and supply chain systems needed to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
I work with your culture, mission and goals to deliver reliable, sustainable and compliant procurement improvements.

 

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Who are our ideal customers?

I work primarily with SMEs that manufacture, source, assemble or supply physical products – businesses that can benefit from experienced procurement consultancy in Sussex without hiring full-time leadership or purchasing expertise.
If you’re looking for fractional Managing Director support or purchasing and supply chain expertise, I can help you increase profitability through people and operational efficiencies.

You’ll benefit from procuring goods and services:

At the right cost and quality.

From the reputable and legitimate suppliers.

To your required specifications.

From the appropriate geographic location.

Applying optimised systems and processes.

Using formal Agreements.

To achieve your business requirements and metrics.

From optimised stocks, stored at the right place.

To achieve customer requirements reliably and repeatedly.

John Loades

Owner – Hazelind Consultants Limited
www.hazelind.uk

“Dave and I have worked together for many years. He has always produced quality information, sought to understand and breakdown complex situations and to develop clear and concise information, plans and cost effective solutions. I have always found him fair, open, diligent and responsive and look forward to continuing our relationship for many years to come.”

Judy Colbran

Finance Director – Colbran & Wingrove Building Contractors
www.colbranwingrove.co.uk
“Dave has worked alongside Colbran & Wingrove for over 10 years. In all our dealings Dave has worked closely and effectively with all levels of the organisation to help us deliver a high quality service that met the needs of the customer. Always available to support, completely open to problem discussion and alternative ways of working to get the job done in a prompt and fair manner. We would not hesitate to work with Dave in the future.”
How much does procurement consultancy cost?
My fees are flexible based on your needs – whether that’s a day rate for specific projects, monthly retainer for ongoing support, or project-based pricing. Let’s discuss your situation and I’ll provide a transparent quote that works for your budget.
Don’t I need full-time procurement expertise?
Most SMEs don’t need (or want to pay for) a full-time Procurement Manager. That’s exactly why fractional consultancy works, you get expert-level procurement support when you need it, without the overhead of a permanent hire.
How quickly will I see ROI?
Most clients see measurable cost savings, productivity improvements and much more peace of mind within 3-6 months. Quick wins like supplier negotiations or contract reviews, often deliver immediate results, while strategic improvements build long-term value.
What if my business is too small for procurement consultancy?
If you’re manufacturing or sourcing products, even at modest volumes, there’s likely opportunity for savings. I work with growing SMEs across Sussex and the Southeast who benefit from professional procurement without enterprise-scale budgets.
Will this disrupt our current operations?
Not at all. I work alongside your existing team, complementing what you already do well. The goal is to make your procurement smoother, more profitable, all with less risk, not to overhaul everything overnight.
What makes you different from other consultants?
I’m based in Sussex, I work hands-on with your team (not just deliver reports), and I focus on practical results with simplified processes. You get straightforward advice from someone who understands SME realities.
What else can you do for me?
I have over 40 year’s experience in manufacturing working in and with my shop floor colleagues to improve quality, productivity and supply chain. Take a look at my testimonials to reveal some other capabilities in my 5S’d toolbox.

Serving businesses across Sussex

RLB Purchasing Consultancy is based in Sussex and supports local manufacturing and product-based SMEs with practical, hands-on procurement and supply chain expertise.