Procurement
*procurement management + selection.
What do we do?
- We create a schedule for supplying builders with the materials necessary for implementation.
- We select colors, create color schemes, and order samples of wallpapers/panels/frescoes, etc.
- We meet to approve materials. Often, clients coordinate everything based on the videos I shoot for them. This is convenient for remote work or busy schedules.
- We choose reliable suppliers, obtain discounts when working with a designer, check invoices, specifications, delivery times.
- We find alternatives for discontinued items.
- We hold meetings and working chats with carpentry workshops (for custom furniture, special constructions).
- We fix all expenses in a unified table where we can always see the amount spent and planned expenditures.
What are the convenience and advantages?
How much does it cost?
The procurement service costs 5-10% of the purchase amount, after applying designer discounts.
- 5% if the supplier’s discount is 5% or less.
- 10% if the discount is 6% or more.
*In practice, the discount range provided to the designer is within 5-30%.
What are the benefits?
Your budget for finishing materials, lighting, furniture, appliances, and decor is 100 000€
After applying discounts, the final bill is 90 000 €
The procurement service fee is 9 000 €
The average duration of procurement is 6-10 months. During this time, you don’t communicate with suppliers but only interact with the designer.
After paying for the procurement service, you still have1 000 € left. In total, you relaxed and spent less.
Why is this advantageous for you?
We are not dependent on whether the supplier will pay us a percentage. Therefore, we DO NOT SEEK THE BIGGEST DISCOUNTS (kickbacks) FOR DESIGNERS and are ready to work with the most advantageous suppliers for the client.
And what if the total savings are less than 10%?
This can happen because we are not chasing the highest percentage from the supplier. Nevertheless, based on our clients' experience, this is one of the most labor-intensive processes that they prefer to delegate to the designer.
What if I find discounts myself? They are available on your website as well.
Correct, but those are discounts for everyone. When we work within the framework of procurement, the percentage is significantly higher from the same suppliers. Thus, the benefit in the purchase of lighting reaches 30%.Example
Why this particular working system?
- In this system, there is no attachment to “old” suppliers.
- You know exactly how much everything costs, and I hide no sums.
- My conscience and reputation are completely clear.