Your One-Stop Procurement Shop
Traditionally, if a business owner wanted to find a suitable network provider, they’d have to endure lengthy phone calls, endless email chains and countless meetings. Online procurement platforms like Cloudscene help businesses manage this process from end to end with just a few clicks. Buyers simply need to outline their network requirements so we can put your listing in front of industry-leading vendors and find a supplier that’s right for you. Want to learn more?
Here’s why you should procure online with Cloudscene:
Saves Time and Money
With over 9,500 service providers listed on Cloudscene, businesses can compare services and quotes from vendors across the globe. Organizations can use this feature to see how their current service providers measure up to competitors or search for new vendors to fulfil their requirements.
Whether your company is looking for a reliable network fabric for faster internet, a local data centre to store information or a cloud on-ramp to digitize operations, Cloudscene can connect you with an excellent vendor in minutes.
Don’t waste your time with traditional procurement methods. By procuring on Cloudscene, you can use reliable data to make strategic decisions that save you time, are transparent to the rest of your team and stand up to scrutiny.
Additionally, Cloudscene helps businesses save time by acting as an extension of their procurement team. The platform enables users to assign responsibilities to different team members so that each step of the procurement process is clearly understood and accounted for. If you’re new to the world of procurement, Cloudscene can mitigate the need to design new personnel roles, as it can help you get the job done in just a few clicks.
Testimonials
If you’re still not convinced, we asked some of our customers to share their experiences with Cloudscene and how it helped their business meet their goals:
Tips for Generating Leads
Are you a service provider looking to connect with potential buyers? Follow these steps to generate more leads and drive sales with Cloudscene:
Step 1 . Sign up for a free cloudscene account
In order to bid on a listing, you first need to create a Cloudscene account. Click here to to set-up a free account with us.
Step 2. Browse and bid on public listings
To successfully bid on a listing, we recommend the following:
- Responding to listings in a timely manner – We recommend that you provide your intention to bid within 2 business days and submit your completed bid 2-3 days before the listing is due to close.
- Consider each requirement specification – Read the listing carefully and construct a response to each point the buyer outlines. Make sure you attach any documentation they request and respond to the budgetary price, lead times and T&C’s specified by the buyer when you respond.
- Provide accurate and competitive pricing- Buyers are more likely to select a vendor that responds with a detailed and accurate quote for their services. If needed, service providers can supply an estimate quote (being transparent about the fact that it is an estimate) and then follow up at a later date with a more accurate quote.
Step 3. Respond to RFQ’s
Buyers can submit a Request for Quote (RFQ) to vendors that meet their specific requirements, here’s how to ensure your response is successful:
- Respond in a clear, detailed manner – if you can fulfil a buyer’s requirements, simply complete all four fields of the RFQ form and ensure you’ve attached any requested documentation or information. Read more about this process here.
- Delegate tasks to your team – If you have ‘Sales Management’ permissions on Cloudscene, you have the ability to assign opportunities to your team members to streamline how your business manages quotes and listing responses.
- Track bid progress and performance – You can manage all of your sales opportunities in My Marketplace to keep track of your quotes and listings.
If you’d like to learn more about generating leads and selling on Cloudscene, read our Best Practices for Responding to Buyers.
