Strengthen Your Business Through Collective Buying
The Shared Purchasing Network empowers small businesses and nonprofits to save more and do more through group buying. Our goal is linking 2,500+ businesses, nonprofits, anchors, and faith institutions to achieve cost savings through coordinated procurement which is projected to generate $2 million in annual savings for participating organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Shared Purchasing Network offers participants streamlined procurement to reduce the administrative burdens of purchasing and shrink operational costs. It is designed specifically for Chicago with an understanding of local market conditions and service providers.
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By harnessing collective purchasing power, the program levels the playing field for the smaller businesses and organizations like churches, schools, and senior buildings in Chicago, allowing them to access the same purchasing advantages (including lower costs and more favorable terms) as large corporations and anchor institutions.
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Small businesses can save on average 35% in costs by joining the Shared Purchasing Network. Of course, savings depends on current contracts—some organizations have saved more than 70%!
COLLABORATION
SPN is built upon partnerships and strength in numbers– joining forces with other small businesses, non-profits, and other entities to increase negotiating leverage and secure better deals than any single group could achieve alone. Additional benefits include improved contract terms, protective terms, and premium service levels typically not available to individual negotiators.
SAVINGS
Streamlined procurement and becoming a member of the Shared Purchasing Network can save your business significant margins. Current SPN members save an average of 35% on waste hauling contracts, with some organizations saving up to 90%.
Ready to enroll and save? Fill out our quick online form today!
