01 Jan 2009

Focus on Procurement

With many companies experiencing declining sales volumes and increasing pressure on margins, it’s the purchasing function that will play a major role in ensuring that the ‘bottom line’ remains healthy. Achieving such substantial cost savings is not easy, especially when the need for sustainability and reduced environmental impact are also on the agenda for most organisations. Add to this fears over scarcity of supply for key materials, plus the need to ensure that suppliers remain in business, and the whole issue becomes complex!


That is why companies should now be investing in the procurement function and hiring the best possible people able to balance these various demands. However savings are to be secured on direct or indirect spend, people are core to delivering the results required.

MVP has over 7,000 UK based purchasing professionals registered with expertise in all major spend categories. We can provide purchasing staff on both an interim and permanent basis across a broad range of industries and sectors. We have purchasers at tactical and strategic levels with track records of cost savings, process reengineering and global sourcing.

Strengthen the team that will strengthen your organisation’s bottom line in 2009 and beyond! Call our specialist purchasing consultant, Steve Sully, on 01905 773370 or contact him at steves@mvp-search.com today.