Strategic Sourcing
Sourcing as a Layer of Authority
Strategic sourcing is carried as a layer of authority within a mandate.
DSC assumes responsibility for determining how sourcing decisions are structured, sequenced, and governed in alignment
with capital exposure and development intent. Authority extends across:
- Supplier selection
- Commercial structuring
- Delivery coordination
- Execution oversight
Procurement Architecture and Control
Strategic sourcing mandates establish procurement architecture with clear control points.
DSC defines sourcing frameworks that align:
- Specifications and quality standards
- Commercial terms and delivery timelines
- Risk allocation across suppliers and counterparties
Procurement architecture is designed to preserve intent from specification through installation and handover.
Fit-Out, FF&E, and Specialist Environments
SPMS carries responsibility for sourcing environments where execution quality directly influences outcome quality:
- Fit-out and interiors
- FF&E and technical packages
- Specialist equipment and environment-defining components
Fit-out and interiors are treated as integral to asset realization.
Strategic sourcing mandates involve active stewardship of supplier and partner engagement.
DSC curates and coordinates supplier relationships aligned to mandate requirements, delivery conditions, and institutional expectations. Engagement emphasizes:
- Execution capability and reliability
- Long-term performance across the delivery lifecycle
Supplier coordination is managed as an execution responsibility, not a transactional interface.
Appropriate Contexts for Strategic Sourcing Mandates
Strategic sourcing mandates are appropriate where:
- Sourcing decisions materially affect asset quality or performance
- Fit-out, interiors, or specialist components are execution-critical
- Supplier coordination influences delivery integrity and timing
- Capital exposure requires disciplined sourcing governance