Fractional Retainers
Fractional Supply Chain Manager Retainers
Senior supply chain leadership without a six-figure hire. Built for small-to-midsize machine shops and manufacturers that need continuous procurement leverage and supplier accountability, without adding another full-time salary.
Three Levels of Ongoing Support
Pricing is scoped to your part mix, supplier base, and spend after your assessment.
Procurement Watchdog
Advisory & RFQ support
Scoped after your assessment
- Monthly spend monitoring
- Should-cost part models
- Outside-processing vendor sourcing
- Monthly KPI review call
Recommended starting point
Fractional Supply Chain Manager
Active supplier management
Scoped after your assessment
Everything in Procurement Watchdog, plus:
- Active supplier price negotiation
- SCAR and corrective action management
- Raw material and subcontract sourcing
- Bi-weekly operations alignment
Full Operational Integration
End-to-end procurement ownership
Scoped after your assessment
Everything in Fractional Supply Chain Manager, plus:
- End-to-end procurement ownership
- ERP/MRP inventory parameter tuning (min/max, safety stock, lead times, reorder points)
- Supply risk mitigation
- Priority support, remote and on-site by arrangement
Compare Plans
| Feature | Procurement Watchdog | Fractional Supply Chain Manager | Full Operational Integration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spend monitoring | Included | Included | Included |
| Should-cost part models | Included | Included | Included |
| Outside-processing vendor sourcing | Included | Included | Included |
| KPI review cadence | Monthly | Bi-weekly | Bi-weekly |
| Supplier price negotiation | Not included | Included | Included |
| SCAR and corrective action management | Not included | Included | Included |
| Raw material and subcontract sourcing | Not included | Included | Included |
| End-to-end procurement ownership | Not included | Not included | Included |
| ERP/MRP inventory parameter tuning | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Supply risk mitigation | Not included | Not included | Included |
| On-site support | Not included | Not included | By arrangement |
| Response time | Within 1 business day | Within 1 business day | Priority |
Common Questions
Who are these retainers for?
Small-to-midsize machine shops and regulated manufacturers (AS9100, ISO 9001) that need ongoing procurement leverage and supplier accountability, but don’t need or can’t yet justify a full-time supply chain hire.
How is pricing set?
After a short assessment call, each plan is scoped to your part mix, supplier base, and spend, so you only pay for the coverage your shop needs.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. Retainers renew month to month and can be cancelled with 30 days’ written notice. Invoices are due Net 15. See the Terms and Conditions.
Do you work remotely or on-site?
Both. Work can be done remotely, and on-site support is available by arrangement.
What happens in the assessment?
You share what’s hurting most: cost increases, late suppliers, quality escapes, or a material bottleneck. James replies within 1 business day and sets up a short call to scope your situation.
Not Sure Which Plan Fits?
Start with an assessment. You’ll get a direct answer from James within 1 business day.