This article was originally published in International Business Times.
Focal Point offers a comprehensive platform tailored to company needs, allowing CPOs to begin on a journey of modernization and efficiency. Focal Point employs cutting-edge technology to assist procurement teams in maximizing the value of each dollar spent while ensuring safety, security, and an exceptional customer experience. The innovative capabilities of Focal Point’s end-to-end procurement solution are poised to transform how firms approach procurement in the digital era.
Founded by Anders Lillevik, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of procurement expertise. Focal Point is more than just another software supplier; it is a game changer in the procurement orchestration field. Anders Lillevik began his career in procurement decades ago, and he has seen the discipline change and adapt to an ever-expanding range of duties. However, he identified a significant market gap: previous solutions were fragmented, addressing certain pain points but not providing a holistic, integrated platform for procurement teams.
Focal Point was built as a response to this challenge. It offers a holistic view-to-do platform that streamlines the entire procurement process. Unlike point solutions that focus on individual aspects like contract management or supplier data, Focal Point provides a unified interface for managing business intake, project collaboration, and vendor relationships. By consolidating disparate data and workflows into a single dashboard, Focal Point empowers procurement teams to enhance productivity, drive transparency, and achieve strategic objectives with ease.
One of the key distinguishing factors of Focal Point is its founder’s background in procurement, which infuses the company with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by large enterprises. This expertise enables Focal Point to cater to the unique needs of clients in sectors such as insurance, finance, pharmaceuticals, and beyond, offering tailored solutions that deliver tangible results. The company’s aim is around making data work for procurement. It empowers procurement managers to make informed decisions and create corporate success by delivering a consolidated platform for contract management, project lifecycle tracking, and purchasing trend analysis.
Beyond its role in streamlining procurement processes, Focal Point also recognizes the unique position of procurement in detecting and preventing fraud. With visibility into every transaction and request, procurement teams are equipped to identify suspicious activities and safeguard the financial integrity of their organizations. According to Maya Garcia-Hector, the Marketing Manager at Focal Point, shared that “Being able to see who touched a specific transaction through the complex procurement lifecycle is a game changer. We have clients using our reporting to pass FDA regulatory audits, which is known as a very demanding standard”.
“Procurement is in a really unique position,” Garcia-Hector said. “Giving procurement visibility into every single request, and being able to route it to the most appropriate resource, ensures that a CPO has resources working on the most valuable work to maximize value and return.
For businesses trying to maximize the potential of their procurement processes, Focal Point is essentially a strategic partner rather than just a software supplier. Focal Point is revolutionizing enterprise procurement, one organization at a time, with its inventive methodology, industry knowledge, and dedication to empowering procurement professionals.
