How does LittleBig Connection optimize Equans’ professional services procurement management?
Solution déployée :
LittleBig Rise
How did the collaboration between Equans and LittleBig Connection begin?
Since January 2024, Equans has strengthened its IT procurement strategy by collaborating with LittleBig Connection. By adopting the LittleBig Rise VMS, the goal was clear: to centralize and digitalize the management of IT professional services procurement. This strategic initiative is built on three essential pillars:
- Buyerless Approach: An optimized sourcing process covering publication, distribution, negotiation, and selection of proposals, with minimal involvement from procurement teams. This predefined framework ensures controlled autonomy for operational teams.
- Digital Framework: A robust contractual structure based on pre-negotiated agreements and standardized rules, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Data Reporting: A unified access point to strategic data, enabling supplier performance analysis and dynamic panel optimization.
Why did Equans choose the LittleBig Rise VMS?
At the December 2024 BRAPI Matinale, Jessy Bolivard, a representative of Equans, shared insights into the integration of LittleBig Rise into their procurement strategy for 2026. This presentation highlighted the benefits of a rapid, tailored deployment to meet Equans’ ambitions while showcasing their expertise in supplier management and digital transformation. The discussion offered valuable lessons on the synergy between technological innovation and procurement process optimization.
- A rapid and tailored deployment
The platform’s high degree of customization addresses the needs of a group undergoing transformation. - Seamless Supplier Management
In both France and abroad, the solution ensures consistent processes while granting controlled autonomy to operational teams. - Human Support for Enhanced Performance
Beyond technology, the LittleBig Connection team played a pivotal role in the success of this collaboration.
“At Equans, we benefit from personalized support from LittleBig Connection’s dedicated team, which assists our operational teams to ensure a smooth and optimal adoption of the platform. Their strategic expertise also allows us to receive recommendations aligned with our overall objectives.”
A Data-Driven Procurement Management
One of the key moments of the BRAPI Matinale was the presentation of the advanced reporting capabilities of LittleBig Rise. Equans emphasized that the reporting module includes a strategic view of supplier performance, identification of improvement opportunities, and optimized panel management.
- Standardized Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Metrics like Time to Fill and competition rates provide a clear and precise view of the procurement processes.
- Custom Analysis Tools: With export options and APIs, users can tailor their analyses to their specific needs.
Strategic projects in progress
Connection to Equans’ P2P ecosystem
Integration with tools such as Coupa or Palantir to eliminate duplicate entries and enhance data management.
Extension to the non-IT scope
Coverage of external service needs for other sectors
International Deployment
Standardizing processes across different geographical areas.
At the BRAPI Matinale, Jessy Bolivard demonstrated how the collaboration between Equans and LittleBig Connection is transforming IT procurement management. Through the LittleBig Rise VMS, Equans is implementing a centralized, efficient, and agile strategy that combines operational autonomy with process compliance.
However, this transformation is just beginning. The collaboration between Equans and LittleBig Connection symbolizes a shared vision: leveraging technological innovation and human expertise to meet tomorrow’s strategic challenges.
