Vendor Relations

Bushman Business Solutions helps organizations cultivate strong, mutually beneficial supplier partnerships through strategic sourcing, market and spend analysis, and structured supplier management. Our consulting services include negotiation support, unit cost modeling, and the development of customized vendor guides to ensure alignment across expectations, performance, and compliance. BBS prioritizes strategic alignment, relationship stewardship, and measurable outcomes. Whether formalizing manufacturing agreements or establishing systemic supplier setups, BBS brings clarity, consistency, and long-term value to every vendor relationship.

Strategic Sourcing & Spend Intelligence

Conduct market analysis to identify optimal sourcing channels, cost drivers, and risk factors
Align sourcing strategies with business goals, sustainability targets, and compliance mandates

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Develop structured supplier management frameworks that promote transparency, accountability, and collaboration
Facilitate performance reviews, scorecards, and feedback loops to drive continuous improvement

Negotiation & Cost Modeling Support

Provide negotiation strategy and preparation for pricing, terms, and service-level agreements
Build unit cost models that incorporate labor, materials, logistics, and overhead for informed decision-making

Vendor Guide Development

Create customized vendor guides that define expectations, deliverables, communication protocols, and escalation paths

Manufacturing Agreement & Pre Mass-Production Planning

Formalize manufacturing agreements that clearly outline terms, conditions, and performance metrics
Assist in pre mass-production planning to ensure readiness and alignment across all parties

Warranty /Engineering Change Review (ECR) & Supplier Systemic Set up

Review and manage warranty claims and Engineering Change Requests to mitigate risk and ensure quality
Support supplier systemic setup to establish robust, scalable, and compliant supplier operations