Cost-saving and ESG excellence through a shared Supplier Gateway

Canada’s Regional Oil Sands Alliance (ROA) faced a complex procurement landscape driven by global supply chain disruptions, redundant processes, and rising ESG demands.

To overcome these challenges and foster sustainable procurement practices, ROA collaborated with Local Suppliers Portal (LSP) to develop a shared Supplier Gateway, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and community engagement across their network.

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THE CLIENT

About Regional Oil Sands Alliance (ROA)

ROA is a leading alliance in the Canadian oil sands industry, known for its commitment to improving supplier management processes while achieving aggressive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets.

They are working to enhance their supplier engagement capabilities and strengthen relationships with suppliers and indigenous communities.

“ROA Supplier Gateway is a key resource that’ll increase the ability of businesses within the Oil Sands industry, like Suncor, to connect with a more diverse set of suppliers. I believe the efficiency and transparency inherent to the portal will drive innovation and expansion among our supplier base and will utimately create a more competitive landscape throughout the Oil Sands.”

Steve Hogan - Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Field Logistics, Suncor Energy

ROA

PAIN POINTS

The challenge

ROA was encountering significant barriers in their supplier management and engagement processes, including:

  • Global supply chain disruptions leading to shortages of critical goods.
  • Complex and redundant supplier requirements driving up costs and pushing suppliers out of the market.
  • Limited supplier diversity with a shared supplier base of only ~10%.
  • Lack of visibility into product and service sourcing.
  • Inadequate data for benchmarking and ESG reporting.
  • High ESG targets requiring innovative solutions to ensure compliance.
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HOW WE HELPED

The solution

LSP developed a comprehensive Supplier Gateway to address these challenges:

  • A shared platform streamlining procurement and logistics for all ROA members.
  • A communication tool to engage suppliers, communities, and indigenous partners while promoting ROA’s high standards.
  • Customised access levels for each member to enhance data security and reporting efficiency.
  • Critical insights for ESG compliance and complex legislative reporting.
  • The entire solution was delivered in just three months using a configurable off-the-shelf platform.

Through the implementation of the Supplier Gateway, ROA has transformed its procurement strategy, achieving substantial savings and fostering long-term sustainability.

By enhancing competitiveness, increasing supplier diversity, and strengthening ESG compliance, ROA has positioned itself as a leader in sustainable procurement, setting a benchmark for the future of the oil sands industry.

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