Terms & Conditions

01. Service Nature

The Strategy & Procurement Audit Pack is an independent advisory and consultancy service designed to evaluate, assess, and optimize a company’s procurement structure, supplier network, cost positioning, and operational framework. This service provides analysis and strategic recommendations. It does not constitute operational procurement execution unless separately contracted.

02. Scope of Services

Depending on the agreed engagement structure, the audit may include:

• • Procurement structure assessment
• • Supplier portfolio evaluation
• • Cost structure analysis
• • Spend analysis review
• • Risk exposure identification
• • Contract structure evaluation
• • Supply chain mapping
• • Compliance process review
• • Strategic sourcing optimization recommendations
• • Operational workflow improvement guidance

The final audit scope is defined in the engagement confirmation issued after review of the client’s submission.

03. Engagement Structure & Fees

Service fees are determined based on:

• • Company size
• • Annual procurement volume
• • Geographic exposure
• • Documentation volume
• • Audit depth required
• • Strategic objectives

A formal proposal outlining scope, timeline, and advisory fee will be issued prior to commencement.

04. Payment Terms

Unless otherwise agreed: Advisory fees must be paid prior to commencement of audit activities. Fees are non-refundable once analysis has begun. Phased payments may apply for extended engagements.

05. Client Responsibilities

The client agrees to: Provide accurate and complete information, share relevant procurement documentation, disclose material operational risks, and ensure internal cooperation where required. Failure to provide accurate data may impact audit accuracy and releases the service provider from related liability.

06. Nature of Recommendations

All audit findings, insights, and recommendations are advisory in nature. The service provider does not guarantee cost savings realization, supplier performance outcomes, contractual renegotiation success, market price stability, or operational restructuring results. Implementation decisions remain solely at the client’s discretion and risk.

07. No Operational Liability

The Strategy & Procurement Audit Pack does not include supplier negotiation, order placement, production monitoring, logistics execution, or contract signing authority, unless separately contracted under a Dedicated Procurement Agent engagement.

08. Confidentiality

All information shared during the audit process shall remain strictly confidential. The service provider agrees not to disclose proprietary, financial, or strategic data to third parties without written consent. The client agrees not to redistribute audit reports externally without written authorization.

09. Intellectual Property

All audit reports, frameworks, analysis documents, and strategic models remain intellectual property of the service provider until full payment is received. Upon full payment, the client receives a non-transferable license to use the audit findings for internal business purposes only.

10. Limitation of Liability

The service provider’s total liability shall not exceed the total advisory fee paid under this engagement. The service provider shall not be liable for business losses, indirect damages, lost profits, contractual disputes with third parties, or implementation-related failures.

11. Regulatory & Compliance Disclaimer

The audit may include review of compliance processes. However: Final legal compliance responsibility remains with the client. The service provider does not provide legal advice unless explicitly agreed.

12. Force Majeure

The service provider is not liable for delays caused by government actions, regulatory changes, market disruptions, political instability, natural disasters, or external supply chain crises.

13. Termination

Either party may terminate the engagement in writing. Work completed up to termination remains payable. Partially completed analytical work may be delivered proportionally where applicable.

14. Governing Principle

By approving the audit proposal and making payment, the client confirms acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.