Case Study: a PE firm achieves 11% procurement savings with Maine Pointe

a PE firm saves 11% on spend with Maine Pointe

The PE Firm, a private equity group with a portfolio of nine independent aerospace parts manufacturing businesses, faced significant challenges due to a lack of centralized procurement controls. Each business unit operated with its own ERP system and processes, creating data inconsistencies and preventing strategic oversight. The firm engaged Maine Pointe to implement a cohesive strategic sourcing approach and establish sustainable cost controls across the fragmented organization.

Maine Pointe established spend analysis and controls, consolidated suppliers, and implemented a strategic sourcing process. This included creating a standardized spend cube and cross-functional category teams. The results delivered by Maine Pointe included an 11% savings against total addressable spend and exceeded category savings targets by up to 30%. The project also created consistent data across the enterprise and accelerated the move from tactical purchasing to a center-led strategic organization.