Maison 33 Advisory
Strategic Procurement Advisory for the Chemical IndustryBacked by MIT, INSEAD, and 15+ years leading R&D-connected sourcing across the globe.
About Us
Maison 33 Advisory helps chemical and industrial companies solve procurement challenges that are technically complex, strategically critical, and globally entangled.Founded by a MIT-trained PhD, and former Ecolab procurement leader, we bring 15+ years of experience across the U.S., Europe, and India — bridging R&D, sourcing, and strategy.We’re embedded in two of the world’s most powerful networks:
🟦 INSEAD – the global gold standard for business leadership
🔬 MIT – the world’s leading ecosystem for technical innovationFrom decoding specialty materials to reducing Scope 3 emissions to rethinking sourcing models — we bring clarity and precision where it matters most.
Services
Strategic Sourcing & Cost Modeling
Tailored strategies for chemicals, advanced materials, and complex supply categories — including clean-sheet costing, supplier negotiations, and value modeling.Supplier Scouting & Qualification (EU–US–India)
Identify, evaluate, and onboard best-fit suppliers across key regions. Specialized in hard-to-source, high-spec, and low-visibility categories.Scope 3 & ESG Procurement Strategy
Translate sustainability goals into actionable sourcing. We design realistic carbon and circularity frameworks grounded in chemistry, operations, and resilience.R&D–Procurement Integration
Bridge innovation and sourcing. Build cross-functional pipelines that accelerate product development while ensuring cost, risk, and compliance alignment.Procurement Operating Model Design
Develop scalable procurement structures for growth, resilience, and cross-border execution.M&A & Technical Due Diligence
Advise investors and corporates on procurement risks, category exposure, and integration readiness in chemical-intensive businesses.
Who we serve
We partner with leaders where procurement is technical, complex, and globally critical.Our typical clients include:
• Mid-market and large chemical and industrial manufacturers
• Private equity firms investing in life sciences, materials, and industrials
• R&D and innovation teams seeking better alignment with sourcing
• C-suite and VP-level executives leading procurement transformationWe also collaborate with:
• Specialized consultants and technical advisors
• Corporate strategy teams and sourcing transformation leaders
• Startups and innovation teams in procurement, climate, and industrial tech
Coming soon...
We’re writing the definitive field guide to modern chemical procurement — a practical framework that combines technical clarity, sourcing strategy, and transformation insight.The book is designed for:
• Procurement leaders navigating complex, high-spec material categories
• Category managers and buyers looking to go beyond price and specs
• Sustainability and ESG teams working through Scope 3 and chemical supply chains💡 Want early access or launch updates?
Email [email protected] or join the pre-launch list.
In Development
Alongside our advisory work, we’re building a next-generation procurement intelligence platform to tackle the challenges we see every day:
• Smarter cost and carbon modeling
• AI-augmented supplier discovery
• Real-time collaboration between R&D and sourcing
• Visibility into technical category complexityThe platform is currently in stealth mode.💬 Interested in early access or pilot collaboration?
Email [email protected]
