Purchasing as a Core Business Function

Where margin begins — align purchasing with financial goals.

Markviss helps Purchasing link supplier terms, costs, and ESG compliance to company performance. Every negotiation, every purchase order shapes COGS, Working Capital, and ultimately EBITDA.

Purchasing Shapes Profitability

Supplier prices, payment terms, and quality directly impact gross margin and cash flow. Procurement is the first lever of profitability.

Supplier Terms

  • Payment terms → Working Capital
  • On-time delivery → smooth operations
  • Discounts → margin improvement

Purchase Prices

  • Price variance → COGS
  • Commodity exposure → volatility
  • Supplier mix → risk management

Sustainability

  • Supplier ESG compliance %
  • Green supply chain adoption
  • Ethical sourcing

Core KPIs

  • Purchase Price Variance
  • Supplier On-Time Delivery %
  • Average Purchase Price
  • Supplier ESG Compliance %
  • Payment Terms Days

Supporting Metrics

  • Supplier concentration
  • Inventory tied to purchase cycles
  • Commodity index tracking
  • Other operating revenue/cost offsets

Demo Data Included

See how purchasing changes ripple into Finance:

  • Increase purchase price by 5% → higher COGS → lower EBITDA
  • Better supplier terms → reduced Working Capital
  • Switch to ESG-compliant supplier → transparency in reporting

Purchasing is where margin begins.

Every negotiation flows into COGS, Cash Flow, and EBITDA.

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