Chris Chandler, Founder and Managing Partner of The Creovia Group, unpacks what procurement really looks like inside private equity. His career started on plant floors and in warehouses and led to advising some of the largest PE firms in the world.

Chris explains why procurement is one of the most direct levers a business has, why a dollar saved is worth far more than a dollar of new revenue, and why moving fast can double an investment’s return. He shares how the best operators win over portfolio company teams with influence instead of authority, and why being willing to give away credit is a real advantage.

The conversation also covers how incentives shape whether a procurement program succeeds, why savings never stick without the right process, policy, and tools, and where AI fits in.