Vendor Management Solutions
Is Energy Vendor Management Keeping You Up at Night?
Regardless of what business you’re in, your energy vendors play a key role in your success. Not using best practices for energy vendor management can weaken those relationships and negatively impact your company’s performance. But building strong vendor partnerships takes time, money and other resources that can eat away at your profits and take you away from other responsibilities. At UMC Solutions, we’ve been specializing in energy procurement and vendor management services (VMS) for 30+ years now so our clients can rest easier at night.
Providing energy market knowledge and vendor-sourcing expertise
Negotiating and contracting with vendors based on your objectives
Identifying cost-saving opportunities by maximizing vendor terms
Finding ways to consolidate vendors, whenever possible
Constantly monitoring the performance of existing vendors as market factors change, including quality-of-service, pricing and supply chain logistics
Managing the transition from one vendor to another, so that it doesn’t cause a disruption of services and lost income for your business
Identifying and managing potential risks in the energy markets
At UMC, our overall VMS goal is to make your company more profitable by reducing its energy costs, improving product quality, and by ensuring the best overall service possible from your various suppliers.
UMC’s Vendor Management Formula
Over the past 30+ years, we’ve had a chance to fine-tune our vendor management services using a proven formula for success that includes these steps:
Research. Our energy experts are constantly scouring the electricity and natural gas markets for the best prices, terms and vendor prospects so that your company always wins as market forces and players change.
Negotiations. Managing the RFP/RFQ process can be challenging. At UMC, we are experts when it comes to energy contract terms and negotiations, and will go to bat on your behalf to find the most cost-effective and reliable vendor options available.
Follow-up. Once you’ve agreed to lock in a contract with a vendor, our role doesn’t stop there. From invoice accountability using state-of-the-art EnergyCAP utility bill auditing and reporting software, to constantly monitoring your usage and vendor performance, UMC’s team of energy experts has got you covered!
Rest Easier with UMC’s Energy Vendor Management Solutions
Don’t let energy vendor management concerns keep you up late at night. Instead, rest easier by contacting UMC Solutions today, where we’ve been helping companies of all sizes for over 30 years now more efficiently manage their utility bill vendors and expenses. To get started improving your bottom line today, call UMC Solutions at: 601-948-2360, or reach out to us by using our convenient contact form now!
