CATEGORY INTELLIGENCE
Critical Spend Categories
Every spend category presents unique challenges, supplier dynamics, and savings opportunities. CenterPoint combines
procurement expertise, market intelligence, and strategic sourcing methodologies to help organizations optimize spending
across high-impact indirect procurement categories.
From office supplies and MRO to fleet management and telecommunications, our category specialists help you reduce costs,
improve supplier performance, and create long-term procurement value.
Industrial Supplies, Office Supplies, Packaging, Safety Products, Fleet, Logistics & Shipping, Facility Services, Software & IT, Wireless & Telecom, Professional Services, Capital Equipment, Regional Supplier Networks
Janitorial Services, Waste Management, Pest Control, HVAC Maintenance, Landscaping & Snow Removal, Security, Elevator Maintenance, Fire & Life Safety, Plumbing & Electrical, Recycling, Facilities Management
Cleaning Chemicals, Paper Products, Soap & Dispensers, Trash Liners, Floor Care, Carpet Care, Restroom Supplies, Cleaning Equipment, Waste Management, Sanitization Products, Facility Maintenance Supplies, Building Services
Abrasives, Adhesives & Sealants, Cutting Tools, Electrical Supplies, Fasteners, Filtration, Fluid Power, Hand Tools, Instrumentation, Maintenance Chemicals, Marking Devices, Material Handling, Power Tools, …
Copy Paper, Writing Instruments, Notebooks, Filing & Storage, Mailing Supplies, Toner & Ink, Office Furniture, Breakroom Supplies, Technology Accessories, Desktop Essentials, Whiteboards, …
Corrugated Boxes, Stretch Film, Shrink Wrap, Protective Packaging, Bubble Wrap, Foam Packaging, Poly Bags, Tape & Adhesives, Labels, Mailers, Dunnage, Packaging Equipment
Small Parcel Shipping, LTL Freight, Full Truckload, International Shipping, Courier Services, Freight Brokerage, Shipping Supplies, Carrier Management, Freight Auditing, Logistics Services, Distribution, Warehouse Support
Enterprise Software, SaaS Applications, ERP Solutions, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Networking Equipment, IT Hardware, End-User Computing, Printers & Peripherals, Software Licensing, Data Storage, …
Corporate Apparel, Industrial Uniforms, Healthcare Uniforms, Hospitality Uniforms, High-Visibility Apparel, Safety Clothing, Footwear, PPE Apparel, Embroidery, Screen Printing, Uniform Rental, Laundry Services
Wireless Plans, Mobile Devices, Tablets, Internet Services, Voice Services, UCaaS, IoT Connectivity, Telecom Expense Management, Carrier Contracts, Mobility Management, Network Services, Telecom Consulting
Procurement Performance
measurable savings, operational efficiency, and stronger supplier outcomes.
“I am happy to say that CenterPoint is one of AmeriHealth
Caritas
Family of Companies’ finest
business partners. They support our
business
supplies program throughout the United States with next
day delivery and prompt account
management.”
“We have utilized CenterPoint to help us audit and benchmark
our
Office Supplies purchases in North
America. They helped us improve
our overall
contract, find additional savings for this commodity, and
build on our existing good
relationships.”
“CenterPoint Group were extremely instrumental with regard to
the
facilitation of a very complex and
dynamic indirect spend RFP. Their
number
crunching, spend analysis and reporting capabilities are
invaluable services.”
“CenterPoint Group helped take my project to the next level.
They are
true professionals and I would
recommend them to anyone.”
What is a GPO, and how does it benefit my business?
A Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) combines the purchasing volume of its members to negotiate better pricing, contract terms, and service levels with suppliers. For your business, this means access to rates that would normally require far higher individual spend to qualify for. A GPO also handles supplier negotiations, contract management, and ongoing billing oversight, which frees your procurement team to focus on other priorities instead of vendor-by-vendor haggling.
What procurement categories does CenterPoint Group cover?
CenterPoint Group covers 60-70+ indirect spend categories through 300+ supplier contracts. The major categories include MRO and industrial supplies, office supplies, safety and PPE, wireless telecom, software and IT, packaging, hotels and car rental, janitorial, lab supplies, facilities, shipping, and human resources. If a category falls outside our existing contracts, our Sourcing Desk™ service can run a custom RFP to source suppliers for that specific need.
Does it cost anything to join CenterPoint Group?
No. There is no membership fee to join CenterPoint Group. Our service fee is embedded in supplier pricing, so members pay nothing out of pocket to access our pre-negotiated contracts and account management services. There are also no long-term contracts or purchase minimums required.
How quickly can a company start seeing savings after joining?
Most clients see savings within the first month. CenterPoint’s GPO contracts are pre-negotiated and ready to activate, so members can plug into existing supplier programs without waiting for a lengthy RFP process. Program onboarding typically completes in less than two weeks, and average member savings run around 20%, though specific results vary by category and current pricing.
Is there a minimum spend requirement to participate?
No. There is no minimum spend required to join CenterPoint Group. Members agree to use best efforts to source at least 80% of their related category spend through CenterPoint’s programs, but there is no dollar threshold or volume floor to qualify for membership or access pre-negotiated pricing.
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