Unit4 Source-to-contract by Scanmarket (S2C)
Author: Zuzanna Nowak February 9, 2026 4 min read

Turning Procurement into a Strategic Enabler

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Driving Strategic Value Through Procurement Transformation

As a Customer Success Manager, I have the privilege of working closely with organizations that are redefining how they operate. One of the most inspiring examples is Royal Cosun - a major international agri‑food cooperative with more than 4,600 employees and 8,000 growers across six countries, headquartered in the Netherlands and operating worldwide. Their journey with Scanmarket by Unit4 (S2C) demonstrates how procurement can evolve from a transactional function into a strategic enabler of business growth.

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The Challenge: Fragmented Processes and Limited Visibility

Before partnering with Unit4, procurement was fragmented. Manual workflows and siloed data hindered transparency and alignment, making it difficult to manage spend effectively or support corporate objectives. The organization needed a solution that could:

  • Unify sourcing processes across diverse business areas

  • Simplify contract creation and management

  • Provide actionable insights into spending patterns

  • Accelerate decision-making to support its growth strategy

The Solution: Scanmarket by Unit4 (S2C)

By implementing Scanmarket by Unit4, the organization centralized sourcing and introduced a modern, cloud-based platform that drives agility and collaboration. This transformation enabled:

  • Standardized eSourcing events for greater visibility and control

  • Trusted, tailored spend analysis to maximize savings

  • Enhanced control and visibility across the entire contract lifecycle

  • Smarter decision-making powered by real-time insights

As one of their leaders shared:

“S2C provides unprecedented insight into our contract lifecycle, improving decision-making. Ultimately, this gives the business more control over how it spends money.”

 

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Royal Cosun

Simplified sourcing transforms procurement into a strategic enabler of agile change, for this major international agri-food cooperative.

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The Achievements: Procurement as a Strategic Force

The success goes beyond operational efficiency. By embracing digitalization and centralization, procurement now plays a strategic role in shaping the organization’s future. Key achievements include:

  • Driving strategic value by aligning procurement with corporate objectives

  • Managing smarter spend through complete visibility into purchasing patterns

  • Increasing agility by moving from manual, Outlook-based pricing to collaborative, digital sourcing

These outcomes exemplify how procurement can deliver long-term business value, supporting sustainability goals and accelerating transformation.

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Looking Ahead

This journey is a powerful reminder that procurement is not just about cost control - it’s about creating strategic impact. As their Customer Success Manager, I’m proud to see how our partnership continues to unlock new opportunities for efficiency, transparency, and growth.

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