Catalyst Exhibits

Challenge

Procurement lacked formal leadership, structured processes, and supplier communication discipline, resulting in incumbent suppliers dictating pricing, terms, and commercial conditions across both direct and indirect spend.

Maverick Approach

• Targeted the top 80% of spend for renegotiation and re-sourcing
• Reset key categories including plastics, carpet, freight, aluminum, and cleaning supplies
• Implemented a structured supplier communication and engagement framework

Results

• $1M annual savings (~12%)
• Multiple suppliers replaced or re-quoted
• Plastics category achieved 60%+ savings

Maverick Impact

Shifted Catalyst from a supplier-controlled environment to a procurement-led operating model, establishing leadership, structured supplier engagement, and negotiation discipline that rapidly unlocked significant cost efficiency and long-term commercial control.