Josef Karabash Lindgren, Senior Consultant
CFO
How Paradox Interactive Has Utilized Purchase Partner
We’ve worked together on several projects focusing on reviewing existing suppliers and lowering costs while simultaneously making deliveries more efficient. In this case, we take a closer look at our projects.
Main Effects and Results
More than 6 Million Active Monthly Users
Alexander is the CFO for the company group Paradox Interactive, which develops and publishes strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The group consists of a publishing branch and five game studios across five countries.
Paradox Interactive has more than 6 million active monthly users globally. The largest markets are North America, Western Europe, and Asia. Their portfolio includes popular titles such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, and Hearts of Iron.
Why Purchase Partner?
Alexander tells us that he heard about Purchase Partner through his professional network. Recommendations are particularly valuable and ensure the supplier keeps their promises. The service was easy to grasp and relatively uncomplicated.
I really appreciate the personal meetings with consultant Josef. It felt very professional, competent, and reliable. The business arrangement with sharing cost savings was the icing on the cake.
Methodology and Results
The focus has been on reviewing existing agreements, cost-efficiency, and adapting deliveries to Paradox Interactive’s needs. We’ve helped them within supplier areas such as Facility, Telecom, and IT.
Josef has been good at building trust, anchoring all work internally, creating forward momentum, and involving the right people in the projects. Purchase Partner has also clearly communicated that, in most projects, existing suppliers are retained, but with better terms.
Alexander emphasizes the importance of sensible renegotiations and clearly understanding one’s needs – differentiating between perceived and actual needs.
Purchase Partner has collaborated with several internal contract owners at Paradox to establish a clear foundational understanding of the current situation and organizational requirements.
What we’ve mainly received help with is renegotiating existing services. The results have been significant price adjustments while maintaining quality. In some cases, we’ve developed a new scope for the service delivery so that better suit our needs.
Curious About Optimizing Your Supplier Relations?
Do you, like Alexander, see the value in having a partner who knows your industry, supplier landscape, and the challenges you often face? At Purchase Partner, we specialize in procuring and managing supplier relations where both parties feel like winners.