Pricing & Purchasing Service

The Pricing & Purchasing Service dataset provides procurement professionals with the intelligence needed to manage costs, negotiate confidently, and plan strategically. Designed for organizations exposed to commodity volatility, this dataset delivers a comprehensive view of price trends and cost escalation across global supply chains.

Procurement teams face constant pressure to protect margins and manage risk. Pricing & Purchasing helps identify the most advantageous time to buy, ensures fair pricing, and captures cost deflation when markets shift. By leveraging unbiased forecasts, actionable buying recommendations, and transparent cost structures, organizations can reduce ad-hoc purchasing, set realistic budgets, and negotiate superior terms. Utilize Pricing & Purchasing Service to empower your supply chain with authoritative data, expert-driven insights, and practical tools to optimize purchasing decisions globally.

This dataset includes:

• Extensive Data: Over 4,000 price and wage forecasts updated quarterly (with select commodities refreshed monthly) and more than 500 cost models to track factory-gate cost escalation. Historical data includes over 250,000 prices for benchmarking and trend analysis.
• Coverage Scope: Raw materials (chemicals, plastics, energy, iron and steel, non-ferrous metals), labor and services (construction wages, manufacturing wages, engineering services, transportation, professional services), manufactured goods (aerospace and defense, automotive, construction and equipment, mining and oilfield, packaging, technology), and macro inputs (exchange rates, inflation, overhead costs).
• Forecast Horizon: Ten-year outlooks enable long-term planning for CAPEX projects and inflation tracking.
• Pricing Analysis Reports: Quarterly reports combine price trends, supply-demand dynamics, and recommended buying strategies to guide procurement decisions.
• Cost Models: Build and customize models to understand component breakdowns, validate supplier quotes, and assess cost implications on total spend.
• Analyst Access: Engage with market experts through webinars, briefings, and calls for additional context on forecasts and assumptions.
• Specialized Tools: Alloy Cost Calculator, Burdened Wage Calculator, and Polymer Cost Calculator provide granular insights for niche requirements.