Procurement optimisation construction industry
A professional Procurement optimisation in the construction industry secures your project returns against volatile raw material prices and rising labour costs. By leveraging purchasing volumes, proactive subcontractor management, and the digitalisation of procurement processes, construction companies achieve significant cost savings of an average of 6 % to 12 % and considerably increased supply security.
Competitive advantages through targeted cost management in the construction industry
With shrinking margins and complex supply chains, procurement is becoming a crucial factor for the success of construction companies. A consideration of individual projects in isolation is often insufficient. Strategic optimisation therefore focuses on an analysis across all trades and the consolidation of requirements. We support you in scrutinising established supplier structures, fully exploiting negotiation potential for materials and external services, and streamlining your procurement processes as much as possible.
Key facts for optimisation:
- Direct yield increase: Reduction of material and subcontractor costs by an average of 6 %to 12 %.
- Security of supply: Building stable supplier networks to prevent construction stoppages due to material shortages.
- Process streamlining: Reducing administrative overhead through digital tools and standardised workflows.
- Transparency & Control: Full insight into product groups and price developments through modern purchasing controlling.
Strategic Supplier Management and Digital Procurement in Construction
Implementing procurement optimisation in construction
The key measures for procurement optimisation during a Kloepfel project by our experienced construction team, to sustainably increase your company's results, include: reduction of all direct material costs, improvement of payment terms, reduction of direct and indirect costs, improvement of supply security, formation of purchasing cooperatives, as well as the reduction of expensive interdepartmental purchasing (Maverick Buying) through, for example, centralisation.
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Example Project Outcome (anonymised)
Processed material groups, among others.
Windows and doors, timber construction, garages, dry construction/interior finishing, sanitary/heating equipment and installation, electrical equipment and installation, basement and floor slab construction, floor coverings, roof tiles/roof windows, crane services, disposal, scaffolding, solar systems and components
Example Project Scorecard
Project volume: €40 million
Processed volume: 30 million euros
Project Team: 3 Consultants
Project duration: 12 months
TARGETED PROCUREMENT OPTIMISATION
Satisfied customers
„In addition to the good and smooth cooperation between your team and our employees, we are now benefiting from increased transparency in our supplier environment and generally improved data. “
„The Kloepfel team's consistently collaborative and friendly approach with our employees and suppliers, as well as their in-depth technical and specialist knowledge, contributed significantly to the project's success. In addition to conditional savings in direct and indirect topic groups, the project has enabled us to gain a very good assessment of our purchasing situation from an external perspective.“
„In our four-month short project (02/2010 – 05/2010), Mr. Tomzik's team quickly and flexibly familiarised themselves with the subject matter, identified efficient ways to implement potential savings and acted successfully.“
„The achieved result of an inventory value reduction of over 20% after only three months of project duration has positively surprised us and convinced us of your capabilities.“
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FAQ: Important Questions About Purchasing Optimisation in the Construction Industry
Why is procurement optimisation so effective in the construction industry?
Since material and subcontractor costs often account for over 70 % of total costs, any percentage saving in procurement leads to a disproportionate increase in profit (EBIT).
How do you deal with price increases for steel, timber, or insulation materials?
Market fluctuations can be better managed through active risk management, the use of framework agreements, and the early involvement of the purchasing department in the calculation phase.
How can subcontractors be better managed?
The focus is on systematic qualification, standardised tendering processes and regular performance monitoring to ensure quality and adherence to deadlines.
Is optimisation also possible in decentralised project structures?
Yes. Particularly in decentrally organised construction projects, the central bundling of requirements offers enormous leverage without compromising on-site flexibility at the construction site.
How does a typical optimisation project with Kloepfel Consulting proceed?
Following a potential analysis, we move directly to implementation. We negotiate with you, implement new processes, and support you until measurable success is achieved in your profit and loss statement.