Starting point
Significant potential, limited internal capacity
Kymera has substantial purchasing volumes across raw materials, services, packaging and other categories. Its own procurement resources manage day-to-day needs, while specialist capacity was added to examine the wider improvement potential thoroughly.
Approach
Facts before negotiation
The engagement is delivered by Xsperto with ERA Group, its cost-advisory partner. The team maps categories, benchmarks current terms, runs enquiries, obtains pricing and identifies alternatives against agreed quality requirements. Fees are linked to documented savings under the engagement terms.
Value
- Additional capacity for the internal procurement team
- Stronger decisions through market benchmarking
- A broader supplier and negotiation landscape
- A clear path from identified potential to documented savings
Reported progress
At the time of the published ERA Group source, initial opportunity reports had identified potential savings for further category work; realised savings were not yet reported.