{"id":3566,"date":"2026-07-28T17:09:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T15:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeitalia.com\/purchasing-and-procurement\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:08:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:08:01","slug":"purchasing-and-procurement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.makeitalia.com\/en\/specializations\/purchasing-and-procurement\/","title":{"rendered":"Purchasing and Procurement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Purchasing in the Supply Chain <\/h1>\n<div>\n<p>We support companies in all Purchasing and Procurement activities, from operational to strategic ones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"#form\">Contact us<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Acquisti-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Donna con calcolatrice in mano, intenta a fare dei conti\"><\/p>\n<div>The Purchasing processes<\/div>\n<h2>Which activities are managed within the purchasing processes?<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>Specializations<\/div>\n<h2>Purchasing processes and cost reduction: how can we support you?<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Riduzione-costi-diretti-e-indiretti.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Direct and Indirect Cost Reduction<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>We optimize processes and supplies to generate measurable savings and improve efficiency and competitiveness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Analisi-cost-breakdown.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Cost Breakdown Analysis<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>We analyze the cost structure of components and products to define their correct market price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Strategic-sourcing.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Strategic Sourcing<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span data-metadata=\"&lt;!--(figmeta)eyJmaWxlS2V5IjoiY3NrV2RBNTI5UUM5djM2ajU0Vk1LQiIsInBhc3RlSUQiOjEyMTg1MzE2OTQsImRhdGFUeXBlIjoic2NlbmUifQo=(\/figmeta)--&gt;\"><\/span>We support you in rationalizing your company&#8217;s supplier base to obtain the right mix of competitiveness and skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Scouting-fornitori-e-negoziazioni.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Supplier scouting and negotiation<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>We identify qualified suppliers, validate them, and manage targeted negotiations to obtain the best economic and contractual conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Do you want to optimize your purchasing?<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Contact us if you need to reduce costs and improve your Supply Chain performance. We will identify the best strategy together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"#form\">Contact us<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div>Our services in Purchasing<\/div>\n<h2>We act as a partner, alongside your company<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>We listen to each client&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/analisi.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Consulting<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Reduction of purchasing costs, strategic sourcing, supplier scouting, cost breakdown, centralized purchasing, product classifications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/target-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Temporary Management<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Examples of roles with which we can support your company: Buyer, Commodity Manager, Purchasing Manager, Chief Procurement Officer, Component and Supplier Scouting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/analisi.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Outsourcing Service<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span data-metadata=\"&lt;!--(figmeta)eyJmaWxlS2V5IjoiY3NrV2RBNTI5UUM5djM2ajU0Vk1LQiIsInBhc3RlSUQiOjEyMTg1MzE2OTQsImRhdGFUeXBlIjoic2NlbmUifQo=(\/figmeta)--&gt;\"><\/span>Supplier scouting, negotiation management, purchase order management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/briefcase-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Supply Chain Factory<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Centralized purchasing, supplier selection, negotiation management, contracts, order issuance, and expediting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Makeitalia&#8217;s performance<\/div>\n<h2>Some projects in the Purchasing field, from the initial need to the results obtained<\/h2>\n<div>Purchasing Training<\/div>\n<h2>Our courses related to the Purchasing area<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Negotiation with suppliers, contracts, cost breakdown. 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