Cost optimization in purchasing
Systematic reduction of procurement costs through data-based purchasing strategies and process optimization.
Sustainable savings without loss of quality
Strategic purchasing optimization – achieving savings without increasing risks.
- Rising commodity prices and volatile markets are putting pressure on your margins?
- Your purchasing costs are too high and traditional negotiations no longer bring any savings?
- Are you looking for targeted approaches to leverage savings potential along the entire value chain?
Current global developments are making purchasing a key factor in a company’s profitability. While the costs of materials, logistics and energy are rising, customers continue to demand competitive prices.
T.A.S. FORCE develops tailor-made purchasing strategies that realize real savings without compromising quality, security of supply or performance.
We analyze your current purchasing structures, identify potential savings and implement sustainable measures to reduce costs. In doing so, we combine strategic negotiation methods, alternative sourcing concepts and data-based analyses – for long-term competitiveness in a challenging market environment.
Our core services for sustainable cost optimization in purchasing
Identification of potential savings - Transparency about your true costs
- Cost structure & material cost analysis at component & supplier level
- Comparison with market benchmarks & identification of excessive purchase prices
- Analysis of logistics & process costs along the entire supply chain
- Evaluation of make-or-buy strategies to reduce internal production costs
- Simulation of cost reduction scenarios & effects on TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
Our experts identify potential savings on the basis of sound market analyses & data models to provide you with a clear decision-making basis for your purchasing strategy.
Best-cost-country sourcing - Shifting procurement according to cost advantages
- Identification of suppliers in best-cost-countries (BCC) with an optimal price-performance ratio
- Development of nearshoring & offshoring strategies to reduce purchasing costs
- Supplier qualification & relocation of production to countries with cost optimization potential
- Consideration of logistical & geopolitical risks for a stable supply chain
- Implementation of dual-sourcing strategies to increase flexibility and resilience
Best-cost-country sourcing is not just a question of the lowest price, but of the optimum balance between costs, quality and delivery performance.
Negotiation & supplier management - Effectively reducing purchase prices
- Development of data-based negotiation strategies for targeted cost reduction
- Application of should-cost analyses for well-founded argumentation in price negotiations
- Optimization of existing contracts & reduction of unnecessary surcharges
- Implementation of bonus-malus systems to increase the performance of suppliers
- Increased negotiating power through bundled purchasing volumes & consolidation strategies
Our approach combines data-driven negotiation methods with in-depth market know-how to achieve realistic and sustainable purchase prices.
Process cost optimization & digitalization - Savings beyond purchasing
- Automation of procurement processes to reduce administrative costs
- Introduction of digital purchasing platforms & supplier portals to increase efficiency
- Optimization of order & delivery processes to reduce storage & logistics costs
- Use of data analytics & AI to identify hidden savings potential
- Introduction of predictive procurement to anticipate price developments at an early stage
Cost reduction not only means lower purchase prices, but also more efficient processes along the entire supply chain.
Success Stories
Track record: Our customers benefit from sustainable savings
- 15 % savings by outsourcing components to Best-cost-country suppliers.
- Cost reduction of 20 % through digitalization & automation of purchasing processes.
- Negotiation strategies led to price reductions of 12% on average.
- Total process costs in purchasing reduced by 18% through Lean procurement Measures.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
"Why T.A.S. FORCE?" Your questions, our answers
Why T.A.S. FORCE for your purchasing optimization?
- Proven methods for sustainable cost reduction – not theoretical concepts, but measurable savings.
- Industry know-how from various industries – Automotive, mechanical engineering & more.
- International market knowledge & sourcing expertise – Global best-cost country strategies with minimal risk.
- Data-based negotiation strategies & benchmark analyses – Transparency across all cost drivers.
When do you need purchasing optimization?
- Your purchasing costs are rising continuously and savings are becoming increasingly difficult.
- Cost-cutting programs are necessary, but can hardly be implemented without strategic measures.
- Traditional negotiations no longer bring significant cost reductions.
- Best-cost-country sourcing is necessary, but there is a lack of suitable suppliers.
- Your purchasing department needs a holistic optimization of prices, processes and suppliers.