Purchasing in the Supply Chain

We support companies in all Purchasing and Procurement activities, from operational to strategic ones.

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The Purchasing processes

Which activities are managed within the purchasing processes?

The purchasing process is one of the main steps in the corporate Supply Chain. It includes numerous activities that must be professionally designed and followed: scouting and strategic management of the supplier base, cost analysis, negotiation, management of purchase orders, and procurement.

Specializations

Purchasing processes and cost reduction: how can we support you?

Relying on professionals for the optimization of the purchasing process is the key to achieving excellent results in terms of supply. Below we present some project examples.

Direct and Indirect Cost Reduction

We optimize processes and supplies to generate measurable savings and improve efficiency and competitiveness.

Cost Breakdown Analysis

We analyze the cost structure of components and products to define their correct market price.

Strategic Sourcing

We support you in rationalizing your company’s supplier base to obtain the right mix of competitiveness and skills.

Supplier scouting and negotiation

We identify qualified suppliers, validate them, and manage targeted negotiations to obtain the best economic and contractual conditions.

Do you want to optimize your purchasing?

Contact us if you need to reduce costs and improve your Supply Chain performance. We will identify the best strategy together.

Our services in Purchasing

We act as a partner, alongside your company

We listen to each client’s ideas and needs and transform them into ad hoc support. By improving the management of the purchasing process, we accompany you on the path to excellence.

Consulting

Reduction of purchasing costs, strategic sourcing, supplier scouting, cost breakdown, centralized purchasing, product classifications.

Temporary Management

Examples of roles with which we can support your company: Buyer, Commodity Manager, Purchasing Manager, Chief Procurement Officer, Component and Supplier Scouting.

Outsourcing Service

Supplier scouting, negotiation management, purchase order management.

Supply Chain Factory

Centralized purchasing, supplier selection, negotiation management, contracts, order issuance, and expediting.

Makeitalia’s performance

Some projects in the Purchasing field, from the initial need to the results obtained

6%-10%

Cost reduction opportunities for priority product categories. Tangible savings and greater Supply Chain control.

Industry
Purchasing

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Purchasing Training

Our courses related to the Purchasing area

Negotiation with suppliers, contracts, cost breakdown. Training courses aimed at Buyers, Purchasing Managers, and personnel assigned to supplier base management activities.