Manufacturing Procurement Consulting in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois
Flambeau Consulting works with mid-size manufacturers, $50M to $500M in revenue, across Wisconsin, northern Illinois, and the Midwest. I serve as a fractional Chief Procurement Officer one to two days a week. You get senior procurement leadership without adding a full-time executive.
Who hires a fractional CPO?
Usually a CFO, owner, or president whose material costs keep rising, whose supplier contracts haven't been reviewed in years, or whose buyers are too busy placing orders to negotiate. My work covers supplier negotiations, contract and MSA reviews, commodity and tariff strategy, and cutting cost of goods sold.
Fox River Valley
Appleton, Oshkosh, Green Bay, and Neenah are home to paper, packaging, food, and equipment manufacturers. These shops often buy the same commodities their neighbors buy. Spend analysis and consolidating suppliers can make a fast difference here.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee's machinery, metal fabrication, and industrial component manufacturers deal with steel and aluminum price swings and long supplier lists. Good index-based pricing terms and clear contract language help keep those swings from landing on your margin.
Rockford
Rockford's aerospace and precision machining suppliers work under tight customer specs and long-term pricing commitments. Procurement here comes down to protecting margin when input costs move but customer prices are locked in.
Chicagoland
Manufacturers across the Chicago suburbs, from Elk Grove Village to Aurora, have plenty of supplier options. That choice is leverage if someone has the time to use it in sourcing events and renegotiations.
How engagements start
Most start with a Quick Wins Sprint. If the Sprint doesn't find documented savings larger than its fee within six months, you pay nothing for the Sprint. Over my career I've helped deliver more than $30M in savings.
If you run a mid-size manufacturer in Wisconsin or northern Illinois, let's talk.