We are business controllers, specialised in supplier conditions and sets of conditions. We apply our financial know-how to structurally improve your purchasing processes and results, rendering them manageable.
As CFO of Alliance Automotive in the UK, I worked with Recentes group during 2023, on a project focused recovery of rebates, but also covering duplicate payments and correct recovery of VAT. By committing time to explaining our business model to the Recentes team prior to the commencement of the assignment, the Recentes team were then able to work independently with very little disturbance to the local finance team. We received regular and clear updates on the assignment on a monthly basis, and any points of negotiation were resolved quickly and pragmatically. We recovered a significant sum of money from the work of Recentes and also learned many points for improvement within our own processes. I would not hesitate to recommend the team from Recentes and will likely engage them again in the future.
John CoombesFinance directorAlliance Automotive Group UK
Harmonisation and maximum results
Two top-5 food retailers
A Joint Buying Operation (JBO) is a strategically sensitive step for the participants. It requires trust and transparency, but also greater efforts in order to earn back the investments. Recentes plays an important role in this process, by establishing effective data management, making analyses and the preparation necessary for negotiations. The Recentes analyses enabled the JBO buyers to achieve maximum improvement of results.
Two large Dutch retailers have decided to bundle their purchasing activities. A completely new organisation is to be established, which will negotiate with suppliers on behalf of the two parties. A new office, new automation system, new staff.
The purpose of the JBO (Joint Buying Operation) is to gain a stronger purchasing position, thus increasing the profitability of both formats and reinforcing their position versus the market leader.
Besides all the organisational aspects, a great deal of work needs to be done before establishing contact with suppliers. The information from the two formats must be harmonised. There must be insight into contracts, prices and conditions. This requires great IT and controlling efforts, [..]