Procurement plays a critical role in profitability, resilience, and competitiveness. With extensive line management and consulting experience we have developed a pragmatic and effective approach to deliver significant improvements. We understand both what is needed and how to implement initiatives that deliver high-impact bottom-line results.
Procurement
Master external costs to ensure long term competitiveness
Impact Examples
-1.7%
Direct material cost reduction
We supported a tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry perform a full supplier negotiation program covering 240+ direct material suppliers and 1.6 bSEK in spend, including preparations, negotiations and implementation.
-13%
Freight cost reduction
We helped a European e-commerce company optimize outbound freight, incl. supplier evaluations, route and SLA changes, as well as full RFQ process, resulting in annual savings of ~18 MSEK and improved average lead time by ~15%
-8%
Indirect cost reduction
We supported a Nordic niche bank to realize significant savings across multiple indirect spend categories including IT consultants, software, facilities and professional services. Engagement included both diagnostics and hands-on implementation of identified opportunities.
How we support clients
Spend reduction
We work actively with our clients to analyze pre-requisites for cost reductions across both direct and indirect categories and apply a wide range of levers, going beyond traditional buying techniques, to deliver on identified opportunities.
Organisational upskilling
We combine training and workshops together with coaching and implementation support to turn theory into practice, improving bottom-line results while also equipping the organization with the skill-set to sustain savings over time.
Supply base risk management
We provide extensive supply base risk assessment frameworks, tailored to each client’s pre-requisites, and enabling them to continuously monitor and manage supplier related risks.
Sustainable procurement
We work together with our clients to deliver a tailored ESG assessment framework and governance model, based on needs and ambition levels, enabling our clients to actively drive ESG improvement initiatives across their supply base.
Our experts
Klas Nordin
Klas has led strategic projects focusing on supply chain, scalability, and footprint strategy. Before co-founding OPX Partners, he held roles at Munters, Nordic Capital, Dynapack, and McKinsey.
Johan Leijonhielm
Johan has extensive procurement experience across multiple industries as well as direct and indirect spend categories. Before joining OPX Partners, he worked several year as a consultant in Asia focusing on procurement and supply chain related topics. During several years he also managed the indirect spend management platform Captigo.