The business problem
Technology investment had to serve manufacturing and corporate operations within a multinational organization. The business problem was broader than a purchasing decision: budgets, equipment, subscriptions, and application choices all needed to support business priorities.
Ricky’s role
Ricky partnered with executive leadership on technology investments and budget priorities. His contribution included procurement collaboration, vendor management, equipment standardization, and visibility into technology use and spending.
Approach & decisions
Improve the view of spending and use
Strengthened subscription cost visibility, software license and hardware utilization, and equipment standardization. These activities put spending and the technology estate within the same management view.
Bring evidence into investment decisions
Used cost benchmarking to guide technology investments and application portfolio decisions. Developed Power BI reporting to inform technology spending decisions.
Work across the procurement process
Strengthened vendor negotiations and partnered on procurement initiatives. The savings were a shared outcome, with Ricky contributing through his IT leadership role.
The documented result
Partnered on procurement initiatives that generated $344,000 in savings in a previous leadership role.
The $344,000 figure is the combined savings reported for procurement initiatives in prior employment. It is not attributed to a single contract or presented as a recurring annual saving.
Tradeoffs to consider
For a business facing similar decisions, these are the tradeoffs to work through.
Price and operational fit
A lower price needs to be weighed against support, integration, and the cost of changing how people work. Compare the full commitment, not only the initial quote.
Standardization and local needs
Common equipment and applications can simplify management. Exceptions should have a clear business reason and an owner who can explain the additional cost.
What this means for your business
A useful investment conversation connects cost, utilization, and business purpose. Better visibility gives leadership a basis for deciding what to retain, improve, or change.
For a growing business, an engagement can begin with a review of technology spending, vendor commitments, and business priorities, followed by a practical investment roadmap.
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