Purchasing Audit (short-term focus):
- Analyse purchasing prices, margins, and supplier portfolio
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and unused commercial conditions (bonuses, rebates, etc.)
- Propose supplier consolidation measures
- Optimise purchasing processes
Implementation of Controlling Tools:
- Introduce clear margin management (separation of margin vs. discount)
- Define KPI structure for Product Managers
- Design simple and transparent reporting tools (margin, turnover, target achievement)
Supervision and Support (mid-term focus):
- Ongoing monitoring of purchasing conditions
- Support and performance management of Product Managers
- Regular evaluation of defined targets and performance indicators
Project Goals:
- Increase overall margin
- Improve purchasing efficiency
- Establish clear accountability for commercial performance