September 7, 2025
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Manufacturing
A global life sciences company engaged Valorant to provide additional horsepower to meet aggressive savings targets. The priority was to accelerate impact in direct materials, where fragmented supplier bases and rising input costs were limiting progress.
Our Approach
Over a 12-month program, Valorant partnered closely with the client’s procurement and business teams to design and execute a structured value-capture plan:
- Conducted detailed opportunity assessments across multiple direct categories to identify high-potential savings levers.
- Launched 50+ sourcing events (RFPs) covering raw materials, packaging, and contract manufacturing.
- Led targeted supplier negotiations to secure improved terms, pricing, and supply assurance.
- Built repeatable playbooks to ensure consistent execution and savings realization.
Results
- Delivered $20M+ in direct material savings within the 12-month program.
- Strengthened supplier relationships while driving cost competitiveness.
- Created a disciplined sourcing cadence that continues to benefit the client beyond the program.
Why It Matters
By combining structured opportunity assessment with relentless sourcing execution, Valorant provided the additional scale and focus the client needed to meet its targets. The engagement demonstrated how accelerated procurement programs can deliver measurable results in a short timeframe without compromising long-term supplier strategies.