SUCCESS STORY
Unlocked £1.5M in efficiency gains
Ensuring Supply Continuity & Unlocking Integration Savings in Food Manufacturing
- Procurement transition support safeguarded supply and delivered significant benefit
Outcomes
Supply Chain Continuity
Maintained through contract transition & risk management
£1.5M Efficiency Gains
Delivered through supplier consolidation & specification alignment
Future-Ready Procurement
New roles, processes and tools established for long-term control
BACKGROUND
A long-established UK biscuit manufacturer required short-term procurement support following its acquisition by a global food group.
The transition involved moving from a temporary service agreement to a fully in-house procurement function.
the challenge
The company needed to maintain continuity of quality, service, and pricing during the transition, integrate two legacy supply chains into a single operating model, and identify savings opportunities under highly volatile supply market conditions. At the same time, the new parent company sought to ensure robust procurement capabilities were in place before withdrawing external transition support.
SOLUTION
To deliver a smooth transition and unlock long-term value, the P4 team provided hands-on procurement support while designing the future-state operating model.
- Assessed supply risks and prioritized contract transitions to safeguard continuity
- Categorized spend and supported day-to-day procurement activities
- Consolidated specifications and suppliers to generate integration savings
- Developed ‘to-be’ roles, processes and systems for the new in-house procurement function
P4109
Procure4 took a hands-on approach from day one, instilling superb process and rigor to ensure a smooth brand integration. During a period of significant inflation, they ensured continuity of supply while simultaneously delivering a robust synergy plan and providing high-level procurement support.”
Managing Director