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Strategic event procurement

We take the pain out of procurement for events.

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why us

Creative strategies and solutions that work at the speed of events.

At Strategic Event Procurement we are passionate about taking the pain out of procurement.

  • Have you ever worried about losing a venue because you couldn’t get your contract reviewed in time?
  • Have you risked missing a service delivery because the vendor payment was held up in AP?
  • Has your key agency been blocked by Procurement because they missed a compliance deadline? Or, are you the agency that’s been blocked?
We’ve been there and know how frustrating it is. That’s why we developed solutions to these and other common problems that can cause headaches with event delivery, so you don’t have to worry.

Event Procurement can be confusing and frustrating. It doesn’t have to be this way. Procurement Strategy should be focused on business outcomes, not necessarily savings metrics, especially when it comes to events. Events work at the speed of business, and Procurement needs to keep up!
why us

Creative strategies and solutions that work at the speed of events.

At Strategic Event Procurement we are passionate about taking the pain out of procurement.

  • Have you ever worried about losing a venue because you couldn’t get your contract reviewed in time?
  • Have you risked missing a service delivery because the vendor payment was held up in AP?
  • Has your key agency been blocked by Procurement because they missed a compliance deadline? Or, are you the agency that’s been blocked?
We’ve been there and know how frustrating it is. That’s why we developed solutions to these and other common problems that can cause headaches with event delivery, so you don’t have to worry.

Event Procurement can be confusing and frustrating. It doesn’t have to be this way. Procurement Strategy should be focused on business outcomes, not necessarily savings metrics, especially when it comes to events. Events work at the speed of business, and Procurement needs to keep up!
how we do it

Ordinary procure-to-pay processes don’t work for events.
We solve for that.

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how we do it

Ordinary procure-to-pay processes don’t work for events. We solve for that.

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Our Strategic Solutions

At Strategic Event Procurement we help you build a procurement strategy that meets your needs.

Strategic Meetings
Management

Manage your event portfolio
more effectively.

Help for Event
Agencies & Suppliers

Grow your book of business with a Procurement Insider View.​

Conflict
Resolution

Events can come with a few challenges, we help resolve them.

Have Event Procurement Questions? Schedule a 30-Minute Call Here.

What People are Saying About Us

We found Therese to be very valuable when our team needed to review our current terms and conditions to see how best to pivot them into this evolving climate. Her input was grounded and insightful, and we will certainly reach out again when these will need further tune ups in the future.
Ian AkersNorthwest Event Technology
Therese is an expert in her craft. Her business and finance acumen, combined with her deep understanding of events, provides her the ability to create and develop procurement processes to support the event planning lifecycle. She has in-depth, practical knowledge and experience that she applies to every interaction. She is also able to foresee potential issues and works to reach a solution that is fair for all parties.
Carrie HanleyOpus Agency
Therese is a visionary event strategist. She designed, developed and executed a successful strategic meetings management program that I was fortunate enough to collaborate with her on for 7 years. She is a creative thinker and skilled negotiator that can find a solution to nearly any challenge.
Aida CampbellMaritz Global Events
Therese helped my team navigate and articulate our company’s value-proposition for a Fortune 50 procurement team. In this case, procurement needed a better understanding of our fees and we were able to provide a succinct analysis successfully. Therese has a depth of experience that is unmatched when it comes to steering companies through what can sometimes be a procurement process minefield. I trust her explicitly because of this but also because she cares deeply about her clients and the event and hospitality industry.
Karen RobbinsStewart Transportation Solutions
“In case no one has ever said this to you before: You are BY FAR the most business focused Procurement person I have ever met, and are a true joy to work with! In all of our interactions, you were transparent, fair and clearly communicated what the business was looking for. We always knew where we stood on any opportunity and that is priceless”
Dave HernessClearwater Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of questions do I need to ask when I issue an RFP?

Focus on questions that will influence your decision, such as asking for examples of similar projects. Avoid asking for information that is readily available on the company website (years in business, number of employees, etc.)

What does Procurement look for in an RFP response from suppliers?

Procurement looks for clear, concise answers for each question. They also look for examples of other work that will clearly demonstrate a supplier’s ability to successfully deliver and event. Read more here.

Can I implement a SMMP if I don’t have a centralized meetings department?

Absolutely!
In fact, a Strategic Meeting Management Program (SMMP) is a very effective way to consolidate information and leverage buying power in a decentralized environment.

My clients have so many program requirements - how can I keep track?

A good way to do this is to capture all programs for each client in our Compliance Organizer and put all due dates on the calendar. Consider creating an alias and assigning at least two members so you are covered in case of staff turnover.

Why is it so hard to pay event suppliers?

Payments are hard because events change location frequently so services like catering, security, and temp staffing has to be sourced locally. Traditional Accounts Payable can take days or even weeks to gather supplier details like tax forms and banking information. A payment solution designed for meetings and events can help address this.

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