About us
Alice
Jake
Alice has been managing Procurement processes and building Global Supply Chains for the last fifteen years. She has worked in multiple industries for companies of all different sizes, from small businesses to multibillion-dollar corporations. Alice is experienced in developing and establishing supplier relationships in the USA, Asia, Europe, and South America. She has an extensive background in manufacturing in a diverse array of materials and industries.
In 2019, Alice founded Procuredly, LLC. to provide businesses, at all stages of their life cycle, access to Procurement services on demand. It allows businesses that are relying on their limited resources the flexibility and adaptability to change with their business needs. Our goal is to help businesses of all sizes to create sustainable, efficient, and diversified procurement processes and activities.
Alice was born in New Jersey, spent her childhood in Kansas City and Taipei, and built her professional career in Chicago. She met her husband, Patrick in Wicker Park (Chicago) in December of 2008, they wed in June of 2010. Together they live in Irmo, SC with their three children: Lorelei, Weston, and Hannah. She holds a Master degree in International Business and a Bachelor degree in Political Science from the University of Kansas. Alice is multi-lingual and currently holds one of the fluent Mandarin seats on the East Point Academy Board of Directors.
A double major in Finance and Accounting with a minor in applied computing, Jake is ready for whatever challenge awaits. Having been exposed to a wide variety of finance professionals, management accountants, and even other consultants, Jake understands how various industries approach similar problems in different ways. In his free time, you can find Jake at the gym, on the water, or taking on personal challenges.
What we do
We offer businesses the expertise of an in-housing procurement team with knowledge in multiple materials and industries, but not the price tag. It allows businesses that are relying on their limited resources the flexibility and adaptability to change with their business needs. Our goal is to help businesses of any size, from startups to established companies, to be as responsive as possible to fit their needs. We offer innovative thinking and practices to help businesses "spend smarter" at every point in your business's life cycle.
Material expertise
Plastics - Injection, extrusion, blow mold, vacuum mold
ABS, PP, PU, Tritan, POM, SAN, Acrylic, PE, PVC, etc
Glass and fiberglass
Textiles
Electronic components
Polymers - compression, thermoset
silicone, TPR, rubber, etc
Metals
hot/cold rolled, casted, machined, water jet, deep drawn, stamping
Chemicals
Minerals
Industry expertise
Luggage and travel accessories
Sporting goods
Aerospace
Food process
Plumbing and backflow systems
Gifts
Housewares/Home Goods
Technology
Vending and cashless systems
Conveyors
Why we do what we do
Most companies develop their Procurement department last because usually the initial focus is on sales and marketing to build up brand recognition and their demand. When a company is lean, many employees take on multiple roles and usually the procurement function defaults to the CEO/Owner or someone who is not trained in procurement processes. Hiring or developing the procurement role within an organization is not always possible due to constraints that businesses face. Most businesses typically spend between 45-65% of their sales revenue trying to procure their goods and/or services themselves. Leaving little time, money, and resources to develop an inhouse procurement team. That’s where we can help.
Instead of trying to figure out the procurement maze yourself, Procuredly can offer businesses of any size a procurement professional at an affordable price and based on your specific business needs. Our goal is to help businesses become sustainable, efficient, and diverse.