EquaBuy, Inc. Information

Equal Buying For All -- EquaBuy is a horizontal group procurement organization (GPO), also known as a buying consortium. EquaBuy consolidates the buying power of its clients to achieve volume-based discounts on indirect goods and services. How It Works EquaBuy is funded through rebates from selected suppliers and does not charge a fee to its members, nor does it require a minimum purchase amount. For the purpose of negotiating discounts, EquaBuy will ask each member to estimate their annual spending for each category. Members are designated by tiers: Tier 1 members have the highest purchasing volume, those in Tier 2 have mid-level volume, and Tier 3, the lowest volume. Tiers 1 and 2 may be eligible for a rebate directly from EquaBuy* and Tier 1 will have input in selecting suppliers during RFPs. Because of their higher purchasing volume, members in these two top tiers have a higher hard dollar savings while the lower volume, Tier 3 purchasers, would see a higher percentage of savings. Areas of Focus EquaBuy focuses its efforts on key areas, which include, but are not limited to: ■ Advertising and marketing ■ Employee and volunteer recognition ■ Employee background screening ■ Payroll services ■ Contract labor EquaBuy Procurement Consulting Services are also available either on an hourly basis or a fee based on percentage of savings captured with specific expertise in services purchased and indirect expense reduction.