Snecma accelerates its ePurchasing strategy.

Snecma, the space and aviation engine and equipment group, called on the services of SynerDeal to organise a reverse auction for aviation fixing accessories (screws, nuts, washers and rivets).

This Call for Tenders, valued 10 M€, pooled the requirements of Snecma Motors, Hispano-Suiza and Techspace Aero.

"SynerDeal provided Snecma with real added value by combining a precise methodology, great professional rigour in terms of project management and remarkable Internet tools." said Mr Ménard, the buyer responsible for the project at Snecma Motors.

SynerDeal's expertise allowed Snecma to not only significantly reduce purchasing costs but was additionally able to verify that SynerDeal's method achieved an additional reduction of more than 10% in comparison to traditional negotiation procedures.

"This pilot project allowed us to validate the efficiency of ePurchasing tools when they are combined with strong Purchasing expertise. We intend to develop use of these new methods in the future" said Mr Mascré, the Purchasing Department Deputy Manager.