STEP ONE: GET YOUR RULES SET
The first step of the Transparent Purchasing Method is to reach out to new suppliers. Michael and the Transparent Purchasing Group will reach out to competing distributors in your area, letting them know that you are offering a chance to earn your restaurant’s business provided they agree to two things: a Cost Plus Markup Structure and Restaurant Audit Rights.
STEP TWO: GET QUOTES FROM NEW SUPPLIERS
Once we have some interested distributors that qualify for your contract by agreeing to the rules we put forward, we will request quotes from each of them. We perform these negotiations free of charge to you. As a bonus, our negotiations may also include some extra perks like an additional 2-4% off invoices or a monthly charity donation budget that will be reimbursed.
STEP THREE: BRING IN YOUR CURRENT SUPPLIER
You’ve got quotes from all your new supplier options. Now it’s time to bring your current distributor back in and allow them to compete with the latest quotes you received. We let your supplier know about your new offers and ask them to offer their best deal to you. To keep your business, they must also agree to the COST PLUS strategy and AUDIT RIGHTS the other suppliers have agreed to.
STEP FOUR: CHOOSE THE BEST OFFER
Based on the counter-offer your current distributor provides, you can choose them or you can go for one of the other distributors that submitted a quote to you. Either way, you’ll be able to enjoy the maximum savings possible.
STEP FIVE: HOLD THEM TO THEIR WORD
One month after these new conditions are signed off on with the supplier you choose, perform your first audit. Don’t worry, we’ll show you how to do that. Continue to do regular audits, at least once every 6 months. If there are any discrepancies, you can get any overcharged back as a credit.