In the interests of optimizing a company's purchasing activities, a project should push for a systematic diagnosis first, followed up by the design of a global sourcing concept combined with the analysis and optimization of the existing supplier portfolio.

Several crucial questions have to be answered:

  • What sourcing strategies should be followed in order to enable (quick) savings?
  • What is the right balance between realizing cost savings and constantly optimizing product quality and (technical) performance?
  • What are the most suitable negotiation strategies for the specific industry?
  • What are the features of an integrated transformation program that can get changes implemented within the purchasing organization's structure and culture?


Optimizing the purchasing organization and reducing material costs for a component manufacturer