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Procurement Transformation

We help private equity firms unlock procurement value across their portfolio companies. From rapid cost savings and strategic sourcing to supplier management and scalable operating models, we deliver measurable impact and strengthen operational performance throughout the investment lifecycle.

Who drives Procurement Transformation

Our Procurement transformation practice is led by grid partners with deep Private Equity and portfolio operations experience.

Peter Stern

Peter Stern

Grid Partner

Peter is a senior procurement and private equity professional with more than 15 years of experience across a broad range of industries. Most recently, he served as an Associate Partner at Argon & Co. Prior to that, he was Director of the Procurement Practice at AURELIUS, where he was responsible for leading portfolio-wide cost-reduction programmes, major procurement transformations and interim operational leadership mandates. Peter holds a Master in Management from ESCP Europe and is a CFA Charterholder.

Overview

We help private equity firms unlock procurement value across their portfolio companies. From rapid cost savings and strategic sourcing to supplier management and scalable operating models, we deliver measurable impact and strengthen operational performance throughout the investment lifecycle.

Why Transformando

  • Fast EBITDA impact.
  • Hands-on execution with measurable results.
  • Repeatable PE playbook tailored to portfolio dynamics.
  • Investor-ready reporting and governance.

Impact at a Glance

5–10%
typical savings
4–8w
to quick-win impact
90%+
implementation success

Figures vary by category mix, supplier structure and client readiness.

Our Procurement Transformation Approach

  1. Opportunity & Maturity Assessment. External spend analysis, category-level savings identification and roadmap design.
  2. Tactical Cost-Down / Negotiation Factory. Supplier negotiations, quick-win programs and payment-term optimization.
  3. Strategic Sourcing. Category strategy, market research, supplier benchmarking and competitive tenders.
  4. Organisational Optimization. Review of the House of Procurement, target operating model design and implementation support.
  5. Performance Management. Governance dashboards, benefits tracking and investor-ready reporting.

Our Offering

Rapid Procurement Value Creation
  • Quick-win cost-down programs
  • Supplier negotiations
  • Working-capital support
Strategic Procurement Transformation
  • Category strategy & strategic sourcing
  • Operating model redesign
  • Organisation, governance & capability building
What you get
  • Spend analysis & savings roadmap
  • Supplier negotiation packs
  • Category strategies and tender materials
  • Governance dashboards & benefits tracking
Engagement terms
  • Fixed-fee or impact-linked models
  • Kick-off deposit
  • Full transparency on deliverables
Typical focus areas
  • Indirect spend (IT, Marketing, Professional Services)
  • Direct materials & logistics
  • Working capital & payment terms

Our complete, tailored digital services help you to save effort and money and stay financially secure.

Our team reviews markets and capabilities to help you establish a strategy that serves the best interests of your business — whether you want to improve financial performance or mitigate the risks of major transactions.

Why Choose UsCase Studies
Smart decisionsNo hidden feesProactive support

Looking beyond numbers to create a plan!

A global firm experienced in assessing and solving all business challenges!

01.

Innovate and learn

We believe this investment approach reduces risk and empowers each fund with experienced expertise.

02.

Create impact

Financial success depends on expert teams with deep business knowledge.

03.

Invest in relationships

Close collaboration with management creates a deep understanding of your business.

04.

Believe in execution

Hands-on involvement ensures operational understanding and alignment.

05.

Deliver outcomes

Our research goes beyond numbers by understanding people behind performance.

06.

Merge diverse ideas

We combine perspectives to reduce volatility and drive innovation.

07.

Devote time & effort

We invest time to define strategies that improve performance and reduce risk.

No matter how big you are and in what industries you work, we can help you work smarter and achieve business goals.

Whether you want to improve performance or mitigate the risks of mergers and acquisitions, our team works across markets and capabilities to establish a strategy that addresses the realities of your business.

Yes. We regularly collaborate with existing advisors to ensure alignment and seamless execution.

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