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Barkers - Procurement & Commercial Practitioners
Business Consulting and Services
Chorley, Lancashire 6,030 followers
We are a carbon neutral, multi-award-winning, procurement consultancy with a strong foundation in creating social value.
About us
Barkers is a multi-award-winning, carbon neutral, procurement consultancy offering specialist procurement and supply services across a variety of industries including the utility sector, land, property, construction, IT, public sector and beyond.
In 2023 we were ranked as a Gold Procurement Consultancy by Consultancy.UK and offer client-focused procurement services ranging from cost transformation projects to complex procurement transformations. We are digital procurement specialists and are approved Coupa implementation partners within the UK and Ireland, winning a Spartan award at Coupa Inspire 2023.
With a focus on establishing strong relationships and empowering organisations, Barkers is committed to delivering sustainable and long-term value to our clients. We are a socially responsible organisation that is certified Carbon Neutral and in 2023 gained silver status as a Carbon Literate Organisation. Our dedication to social value has been recognised through the achievement of 3 national awards; National Social Value Awards in 2021, Business in the Community Awards in 2019 and CIPS Supply Management Awards in 2018. Barkers Managing Directors lead from the front offering pro bono consultancy advice to non-profit organisations in the North West.
The company's strong values enable Barkers to attract and select expert procurement professionals from across a variety of sectors who act with integrity and whom client’s trust. Consultants are assigned to contracts based on their skills, knowledge and experience of the client’s sector, ensuring a wealth of valued-added industry expertise that directly benefits the client. Our team are frequently asked to attend industry events sharing their expertise across subjects ranging from modern slavery to procurement best practice.
- Website
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https://www.barkersprocurement.com
External link for Barkers - Procurement & Commercial Practitioners
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chorley, Lancashire
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- Business Process, Enhancing profitability, People development, Cost control, Supplier relationship, Contract management and negotiation, social value, procurement transformation, cost transformation, digital procurement technology, procurement, coupa, p2p implementation, ESG, supply chain, risk management, consultancy services, procurement and carbon reduction, digital transformation, and Negotiation
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Strawberry Fields Digital Hub
Euxton Lane
Chorley, Lancashire PR7 1PS, GB
Employees at Barkers - Procurement & Commercial Practitioners
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Warren Kozera
Executive Director, Barkers Commercial Services | World Class Ethical Procurement Consultancy
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Warren Ward
Executive Director at Barkers | A Socially Responsible Business
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Stuart Allen
Freelance Commercial Specialist.
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Anthony Marshall
Senior Managing Consultant at Barkers - Procurement & Commercial Practitioners
Updates
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Barkers - Procurement & Commercial Practitioners reposted this
?? Are you ready? The Procurement Act 2023 has come into force today. Read our blog for more information ?? #ProcurementAct #BidWriting #Blog https://lnkd.in/eeMVeWys
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Professional Yet Friendly: The Barkers Digital Way #digitalprocurement https://lnkd.in/eMt_zTZ9
Professional Yet Friendly: The Barkers Digital Way #digitalprocurement
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We are exhibiting at #PSI25! ?? on the 4th March 2025 at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London. It is the leading technology showcase & high-level conference for procurement professionals with expert insights and curated content. #procurement #procurementevents #PSI25 https://lnkd.in/eHTZGJmp
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A major UK gas company was struggling with project delays and cost overruns on roadwork contracts. With too many suppliers and no clear accountability, they needed a procurement strategy that was both commercially viable and compliant. That’s where Barkers - Procurement & Commercial Practitioners stepped in. ?? We assessed their new procurement strategy, ensuring it was robust and aligned with public sector requirements. ?? We recommended a pain-gain share mechanism to drive supplier performance and accountability. ?? We provided short, medium, and long-term roadmaps to mitigate risks and optimise value. The outcome? Fewer, more accountable suppliers. Stronger contract incentives. A streamlined, cost-effective approach to roadwork procurement. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/eCFBg3uW #Procurement #SupplyChain #CostOptimisation #GasIndustry #CaseStudy
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Great opportunity to hear from our subject matter experts on Coupa’s R41 release. Get the most out of your Coupa investment #value #digital #procurement
?? Webinar Tomorrow! ?? Join this 45-minute webinar to learn more about Coupa’s latest R41 release. Our Coupa Software experts will introduce the latest key improvements, including: ?? Showcasing the streamlined search features. ?? Highlighting the cleaner interface. ?? Demonstrating the enhanced editing capabilities. We will delve into the system to share: ?? Simplified tolerance messaging. ?? Improved invoice processing. ?? Guidance on per diem calculations and submission warnings for Expenses. ?? Faster payment batch processing. Finally, take the opportunity to learn about the newly dynamic supplier participation workflows in sourcing and how it can benefit you. Our Coupa-certified team will also answer your questions and ensure you get the most out of R41's latest improvements. Register now at https://lnkd.in/eZgwdh9W #coupa #webinar
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?? Webinar Tomorrow! ?? Join this 45-minute webinar to learn more about Coupa’s latest R41 release. Our Coupa Software experts will introduce the latest key improvements, including: ?? Showcasing the streamlined search features. ?? Highlighting the cleaner interface. ?? Demonstrating the enhanced editing capabilities. We will delve into the system to share: ?? Simplified tolerance messaging. ?? Improved invoice processing. ?? Guidance on per diem calculations and submission warnings for Expenses. ?? Faster payment batch processing. Finally, take the opportunity to learn about the newly dynamic supplier participation workflows in sourcing and how it can benefit you. Our Coupa-certified team will also answer your questions and ensure you get the most out of R41's latest improvements. Register now at https://lnkd.in/eZgwdh9W #coupa #webinar
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Good luck to Matthew Hardaker & Warren Kozera who will be representing Barkers - Procurement & Commercial Practitioners for the Digital Award at the Red Rose Awards interview today! #RRA25
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Our latest newsletter, Barkers Connect is out now! ?? Price hikes ahead? CIPS warns household goods could rise 20% in 2025 ?? Sustainability & ethics – The latest on procurement best practices ?? ?? Expert insights – Carbon reduction strategies & digital transformation tips ?? Barkers News – Free Coupa R41 advice, new team members & our guide dog sponsorship! ?? Take a read #Procurement #SupplyChain #Sustainability