KLOEPFEL ProcureIT
Many companies are under considerable time pressure in IT procurement and struggle with the lack of an interface between IT and purchasing. While IT focuses on performance, purchasing aims for savings. Price increases, a lack of market knowledge and insufficient transparency regarding licences, terms or assets hinder efficiency.
KLOEPFEL ProcureIT is your solution for sustainable cost optimisation in IT procurement.
KLOEPFEL ProcureIT brings structure and efficiency to your IT procurement. We provide the necessary overview – we identify savings potential and support you in achieving the best purchasing conditions to reduce costs and optimise your IT procurement.
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The advantages of KLOEPFEL ProcureIT
35 Years of Experience - Team ProcureIT
Our experienced ProcureIT team combines decades of consulting expertise with extensive experience from the IT industry. With know-how from system houses, data centres, network operators, software vendors, and IT service providers, we use our knowledge strategically to sustainably optimise your IT costs.
360° support in IT procurement
We will support you from the requirement through procurement and contract conclusion to
towards implementation and usage. Our aim is to provide you with a long-term and sustainable service – even beyond the completion of the IT procurement. This way, we ensure that the solutions we recommend maintain their value in the long term and meet your expectations.
IT procurement advice with market expertise
Successful IT procurement requires a deep understanding of your IT infrastructure. That's why we start every project with an open, equal-level conversation with your IT management. Through regular tenders, we are always informed about market trends, conditions, and vendor offers, giving you the best solution at the best price.
Temporary colleagues
We see ourselves as your temporary colleagues and offer purchasing advice with a high level of IT understanding. We'll accompany you not only throughout the entire
not only during the procurement process, but also continue to support you with advice and practical assistance after the IT purchase has been completed. As part of your team, we contribute our expertise precisely when it is most needed.
KLOEPFEL Procure-IT
Our team of commercial specialists with IT expertise will optimise your IT costs.
IT Procurement Project Work
We begin with a comprehensive Potential analysis, to identify savings and optimisation potential in your IT procurement. With in-depth market knowledge and targeted tenders, we negotiate the best conditions for you. But we go a step further: we will accompany you throughout the entire implementation, ensure a seamless integration and maximise your economic success – from the initial analysis through to successful implementation.
- Optimisation of procurement costs: We optimise your procurement costs through the analysis of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), a targeted cost-benefit analysis, and efficiency improvements. By optimising contract terms and identifying savings potentials, we maximise your savings. Through economies of scale, benchmarking, and effective supplier management, we ensure long-term cost advantages and stable business relationships.
- Licence cost optimisation We optimise your licensing costs through license consolidation and contract design, in order to minimise unnecessary expenditure and utilise your licenses efficiently. By selecting suitable cloud and on-premises models and performing a usage analysis, we avoid over-licensing and optimise your subscription models for long-term savings.
- Sustainable optimisation of processes & performance We optimise your processes through best practices and standardisation to ensure consistent quality and continuous improvement. On this basis, we ensure that your technologies and procurement strategies remain future-proof and cost-effective. Through targeted resource management, we increase efficiency and promote sustainable use of personnel, technology, and materials.
IT Procurement Line Support
Would you like to set up IT procurement or IT category management?
Our experts will be happy to support you with this challenge. We will take on both the Strategic IT procurement as well as the IT Category Management or the IT procurement management, either partially or on an interim basis. Furthermore, we offer you the Operational Service for IT Procurement We quickly integrate into your business processes, bringing not only sound methodological expertise for projects and procurement but also in-depth knowledge of the IT market.
- IT Purchasing Management We take charge of your IT procurement and manage all relevant purchasing processes efficiently and with clear objectives. We ensure a strategic alignment and optimisation of your IT purchasing processes to achieve maximum cost benefits and efficiency.
- IT-Category Management: We develop and implement tailor-made IT Category Management aligned with the specific requirements of your IT categories. Through targeted market analyses and strategic partnerships, we optimise your procurement strategies and ensure long-term, sustainable cost reductions.
- Strategic IT Procurement We shape your strategic IT procurement through precise needs analysis and selection of the best suppliers. Our goal is to optimise the procurement of your IT products and IT services in the long term and to help you secure competitive advantages through sustainable and cost-effective solutions.
- Taking over operational purchasing activities: We support you with the operational processing of your IT procurements by taking over all administrative tasks. We integrate ourselves quickly into your existing business processes and guarantee efficient and error-free processing of daily purchasing activities.
Purchasing Digitalisation
Many companies face the challenge that structures and processes have evolved over many years. Opaque contractual situations, complex invoicing and ordering processes, or new legal requirements are just a few examples of where Kloepfel Consulting offers support. tailored process descriptions and comprehensive Knowledge about market-leading tool providers helps us to Business processes efficientlyoptimise.
- Setting up contract management: We are implementing transparent and structured contract management with audit-proof archiving, automatic reminders, and ERP integration. This enables quick budget planning and prevents maverick buying through standardised workflows.
- Introduction of an e-procurement solution We are implementing an efficient e-procurement solution that helps to reduce the number of C-suppliers and consolidate purchasing volumes. You benefit from pre-negotiated conditions and a reduction in administrative effort – control remains with procurement.
- Process digitisation We digitise your business processes holistically, from ordering processes and e-procurement through to invoice management, including OCR scanning. This is how we increase efficiency and foster innovative strength.
Typical priorities in IT procurement
How we optimise your IT procurement costs
We support you in strategically optimising IT procurement costs across various areas. Our expertise covers the optimisation of software, data centres & hosting, telecommunications, consulting & services, and workplace solutions. Through in-depth market analysis and tailor-made procurement strategies, we help you reduce costs, find the right technology partner, and make long-term, future-proof investments.
Software
- Microsoft, VDI, Backup, CAD, IBM, SAP Licences
- Benchmarking and conducting negotiations
- Cost optimisation of maintenance and subscriptions with quasi-monopolists
Data Centre & Hosting
- Benchmarking hosting costs
- Tender for Data Centre Hardware (Servers, Storage)
- Make or Buy Analysis
- Conducting the procurement process for data centre outsourcing/operation
Telecommunications
- Benchmarking Data Networks (MPLS/SDWAN)
- Mobile network optimisation
- Landline telephony
- Mobile devices
Consulting & Services
- IT service or works contracts
- Structuring optimized framework agreements
- IMAC Services
- SLAs
- Remarketing
Workplace
- Needs analysis, definition of useful life, financing and usage concepts
- Tender (Equipment, Prices, Roll-out/back, Service)
- Optimising the print landscape and negotiating full-service contracts
Customer successes that speak for themselves
Cloud Solution Provider – Setting up a new contract
Unser Kunde, ein Lebensmittelunternehmen, sah sich mit einer angekündigten 11-%-Preiserhöhung seines CSP-Partners, mangelhafter Beratungsqualität und der geplanten Trennung von Microsoft Teams aus M365 konfrontiert. Ziel war, die Preiserhöhung möglichst zu vermeiden, Microsoft-Kosten zu senken, Teams weiterhin in M365 E3 zu lizenzieren und einen Partner mit marktgerechten Konditionen sowie starkem Service zu finden. Vorgehen: vollständige Aufnahme aller benötigten Lizenzen und Serviceanforderungen, bedarfsgerechte Plananpassung, Ausschreibung mit ausgewählten Anbietern sowie direkter Einbindung von Microsoft. Ergebnis: 12 % Kosteneinsparung im ersten Jahr, lizenzrechtliche Compliance, Teams weiterhin über M365 E3 lizenziert (Vermeidung zusätzlicher Kosten) und Auswahl eines neuen CSP-Partners mit hohem Beratungsfokus. Die Komplexität in der Steuerung sank durch klare SLA, einheitliches Reporting und stabilere Account-Betreuung.
Enterprise Agreement Negotiation
Our client, an aerospace company, was six months away from the expiry of its Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) and an initial Microsoft offer with +33 % additional costs. Additionally, there were distributed CSP contracts for individual subsidiaries with no central transparency. Objectives: LSP change, price defence, consolidation of all subsidiaries into one contract, and upgrade from E3 to E5.
Approach: Workshops on future licensing strategy, full inventory, break-even calculation for E3 + add-ons versus E5, tenders for different contract constructs, and direct negotiations with Microsoft to create competition.
Result: 16 %price defence compared to the initial offer, inclusion of all companies in a joint EA, switch to E5 with -12 % costs compared to E3 + add-ons; after consolidation of all companies cumulatively -16 %. Additionally: simplified governance (one contract, one reporting) and improved security/compliance functions through E5.
Document Management System
Our client from the healthcare and care sector had to implement a new document management system (DMS) at short notice, as „Datev DMS“ was discontinued as of 31.12.2023. Within three months, workshops, tendering and awarding had to take place, and a seamless migration of old data had to be ensured.
The aim was to conclude a new contract with a high-performing partner and to introduce the new system by the end of the year. The project was successfully completed and the total costs were 9% below the market level.
Your experts for cost optimisation in IT procurement
Marc Röver
„Through our typical approach, which begins with an initial interview, we capture the complexity of the IT organisation and, based on this, develop the appropriate contracts, strategies, and priorities for optimisation.“
Marc Röver brings over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. Through his many years in consulting, he is able to understand IT and its operational responsibility and, together with his clients, develop optimisation approaches for external costs on an equal footing.
Henning Eßer
„Using the strategic procurement toolkit and in-depth knowledge of IT markets, we support our clients from defining their requirements, through procurement, to contract conclusion and subsequent implementation.“
Henning Eßer has been with Kloepfel Consulting GmbH for almost 10 years and advises companies across a wide range of industries. With a dual study program in IT Management, he combines practical knowledge with academic expertise. For 7 years, his focus has been on consulting in the IT & Telecommunications sector, specifically in process digitalisation.
Matthias Schirm
„Through tailored contract strategies and in-depth market analyses, we optimise your IT procurement costs, thereby creating opportunities for
sustainable success – efficiently, transparently and with a view to the future.“
Matthias Schirm brings over 15 years of experience in IT – from his training as an IT specialist and work in consulting and IT sales, to his Bachelor's degree in
Business Informatics. His focus is on developing efficient, cost-effective IT solutions with strategic foresight.
Trust in the satisfaction of our customers
Satisfied customers
CLAAS
The European market leader for combine harvesters and the global market leader for self-propelled forage harvesters also produces, among other things, tractors, grassland harvesting machinery, agricultural balers, and innovative agricultural IT. The family business, founded in 1913, has sites in Europe as well as branches in America and Asia. The company's focus is on efficiency and responsibility for future generations.
Dalli
The Dalli Group combines the tradition and values of its more than 160-year company history with the demands of an innovative, high-performing and future-oriented corporate group. The internationally active group specialises in the private label business and has established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in this sector within eight years. The products are manufactured at five sites in Germany and the Netherlands. The product portfolio includes washing, cleaning and household cleaning agents, as well as cosmetic and sun protection products.
Eissmann
Eissmann Automotive is a leading global partner for the automotive industry, specialising in high-quality interior components. The company is renowned for its excellent leather and surface processing, innovative control modules, and complete solutions for vehicle interiors. With state-of-the-art technology, design expertise, and an international presence, Eissmann develops bespoke solutions that perfectly blend functionality, comfort, and aesthetics.
Grimme
„Throughout the entire project duration, they achieved a minimisation of procurement costs of approximately €2.5 million.“ – Klemens Kalverkamp (Management). Founded in 1861, Grimme Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG is a world-leading manufacturer of potato technology, with its headquarters in Damme (Lower Saxony). Since 2003, the company has also produced machinery for the sugar beet harvest and vegetable cultivation, employing over 1,450 people worldwide.
Kamps
The family-run company, Kamps, operates a bakery chain and is present at over 500 locations. They produce and sell baked goods daily in over 65 Kamps bakeries. The chain places particular emphasis on the precise adherence to Kamps' recipes and the many years of expertise and experience of their master bakers in the baking trade. With nearly 540 employees, they generate a turnover of 85 million Euros.
Kistenpfennig
With around 430 employees at 34 sites and sales offices in Germany, Romania, Poland and Luxembourg, Kistenpfennig AG is a widely established technical wholesaler. The family-run company is headquartered in Mainz and supplies its customers, who are primarily from the industrial sector, with 500,000 articles from over 18 product areas, including plastics, power tools, lubrication and hose technology, and lifting gear. Kistenpfennig AG offers optimal supply and a reduction in storage costs, as well as a user-friendly online shop. The customer-oriented service also includes a free shop app and an in-house kitting and customisation service.
Kuka
Kuka AG is an internationally operating company with an annual turnover of around €3 billion. With approximately 12,300 employees, it is a world-leading provider of intelligent automation solutions – headquartered in Augsburg and all over the globe. Kuka AG's customer base consists of the automotive industry on the one hand and general industry on the other.
Leifheit
For over 50 years, Leifheit has been one of the leading suppliers of household goods in Europe. True to the motto „Always one idea better“. Characteristic of the Leifheit brand are its innovative products of the highest quality and pioneering design, to make life at home easier and more beautiful for its customers.
LUEHR Filter GmbH & Co. KG
LÜHR Filter GmbH & Co. KG is a developer and producer of air pollution control systems. The family-owned company was founded in 1938 and is now active worldwide. LÜHR Filter also offers its customers engineering, service and maintenance as well as a product range including gas acquisition.
LUXHAUS
The Bavarian energy-efficient house manufacturer Luxhaus has been in existence since 1924. The family-run company places great importance on quality assurance and proves its competence in construction experience to its customers with various awards. Luxhaus makes the dream of owning a home come true for around 250 customers every year. From property search, architecture and fittings to the guarantee: Luxhaus offers the complete package as well as state-of-the-art technologies to ensure energy efficiency and sustainability.
Metz
Metz Aerials GmbH & Co. KG is the leading company in aerial rescue and sees itself as a competence centre for aerial work platforms. Metz is part of the Rosenbauer Group, the world's leading manufacturer of fire-fighting vehicles. Around 240 employees produce turntable ladders and aerial rescue platforms for fire brigades around the globe at the Karlsruhe site. The turntable ladders from the company, founded in 1998, are among the most reliable operational vehicles today. For decades, the turntable ladder technology from Karlsruhe has saved the lives of many thousands of people.
Schmitz Cargobull
Schmitz Cargobull is Europe's leading manufacturer of semi-trailers, trailers, and bodies. With innovative transport solutions, state-of-the-art technology, and a dense service and spare parts network, the company ensures reliable and efficient logistics worldwide. Whether refrigerated vehicles, flatbed or box trailers – Schmitz Cargobull stands for quality, durability, and partnership in the transport industry.
Seidensticker
Seidensticker is one of Europe's best-known shirt and blouse manufacturers, and for over 100 years it has stood for quality, style, and innovation. The family-run company combines classic craftsmanship with modern design, creating timeless fashion that unites elegance and comfort. With an international focus and a commitment to sustainability, Seidensticker remains true to its credo: fashion with character for every occasion.
SITA Airport IT GmbH
„Your communication and presentation to our suppliers were always in the interests of SITA Airport IT GmbH and characterised by a professional and structured approach.“ – Dr. Christian Jahncke (Managing Director). SITA Airport IT was founded in 2005 as a joint venture between SITA and Düsseldorf Airport. SITA Airport IT is an outsourced IT department that focuses on IT and communication solutions, such as setting up Wi-Fi and hotspots, as well as ticket machines and video surveillance in car parks, for airport operators, airlines, and airport-related areas. Since September 2013, SITA Airport IT GmbH has expanded its Parking Solutions repertoire through the operation of the Parkvogel car park (undefinedwww.parkvogel.de). The subsidiary employs over 100 members of staff.
Swisslog
With more than six locations worldwide, Swisslog's Healthcare Solutions provide automation for hospital pharmacies, nursing areas, material transport, and process optimisation. They improve pharmacy storage systems, enhance transport, and optimise workflows in warehouses and laboratories. Warehouse & Distribution Solutions from Swisslog can be found in over 20 countries worldwide. Swisslog's Warehouse & Distribution Solutions improve processes in warehouses. The transportation of goods is significantly simplified and accelerated through the mechanical „carriers“.
Vaillant
Headquartered in Remscheid, the Vaillant Group specialises in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technology. The internationally active family business develops and produces tailored products, systems, and services for domestic living. These include, for example, heating devices based on conventional energy sources or system solutions for the use of renewable energies. The Vaillant Group is committed to responsible action towards the environment, its employees, and society, and places great importance on sustainability.
Valensina
„Despite the partly high complexity of procurement issues due to our product diversity and multiple locations, initial savings were implemented in a short period of time.“ – Tino Mocken (Management). Valensina GmbH, headquartered in Mönchengladbach, produces and markets a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages covering all segments of this market. Valensina GmbH includes sportfit Fruchtsaft GmbH & Co. KG in Mönchengladbach, Wolfra Kelterei GmbH in Erding, Dr. Siemer Getränke GmbH in Vechta, and FSP Frischsaft FRISCHE Produktions-GmbH in Mönchengladbach. The main brands of sportfit GmbH are the well-known premium fruit juice brands „Valensina“ and „Hitchcock“, the cult children's drink brand „Dreh + Trink“, as well as the brand „Donath“ from Germany's oldest juice press.
Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken Münster
The cooperative financial group Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken is a confederation of independent companies. Since the foundation of the first credit cooperatives over 160 years ago, the group has grown into a vital pillar of the German financial sector – with around 190,000 employees today and total assets exceeding one trillion euros. The Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken are part of the financial group.
Voss
VOSS Automotive is an international partner to the automotive industry, specialising in innovative line systems, couplings and components for fluid and air management. With state-of-the-art technology, high development expertise and decades of experience, VOSS delivers solutions that improve efficiency, safety and sustainability in vehicles worldwide. As a reliable system partner, the company actively shapes the mobility of the future – from classic drives to e-mobility.
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