Beverage Company Secures Better Pricing Through Competitive Procurement

The opportunity

A multi-state beverage company sought greater competition and a more strategic approach to energy procurement across its Ohio and Texas operations.

The organization managed two operating companies in different energy markets and had historically worked directly with suppliers. Its Ohio electricity agreement had already expired, while the Texas facility was approaching renewal within the following year.

With different supplier relationships and contract timelines across the two locations, the company needed a more coordinated procurement strategy. Tradition Energy was engaged to evaluate available options, introduce greater competition, and improve the company’s overall approach to managing energy costs.

Tradition required the incumbent supplier to compete against the broader market rather than allowing the renewal process to remain a direct negotiation. This provided a clearer benchmark for available pricing and created greater negotiating leverage.

Rather than limiting the company to fully fixed products, Tradition introduced additional procurement structures designed to provide greater flexibility and better align purchasing decisions with market conditions.

Tradition developed a more involved strategy that accounted for different contract timelines, supplier relationships, and market conditions in Ohio and Texas. This created a more consistent framework for managing energy across both operating companies.

The Result:
Better Pricing & Strategic Control

More Favorable Energy Rates

Introducing broader supplier competition improved pricing by forcing the incumbent to compete against alternative market offers.

Greater Product Flexibility

Tradition expanded the company’s procurement options beyond fully fixed structures, allowing management to evaluate strategies better suited to changing market conditions.

More Strategic Energy Management

The competitive process demonstrated the value of a more involved procurement strategy, leading the company to engage Tradition for ongoing energy management across its multi-state operations.

Client Testimonials

Our team has been working with the Tradition team since 2017 for our Texas region, which expanded to our California locations after a few years. Beyond the huge savings we’ve experienced in our electric bills, the relationship built with our Energy Advisors has been invaluable. Their care and expertise protect us from the volatile energy market.

President,
Food & Beverage Corporation

They are professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They were diligent throughout the process and worked in partnership to help achieve our goals.

Purchasing Manager,
National Food & Beverage Distributor

Our team has been working with the Tradition team since 2017 for our Texas region, which expanded to our California locations after a few years. Beyond the huge savings we’ve experienced in our electric bills, the relationship built with our Energy Advisors has been invaluable. Their care and expertise protect us from the volatile energy market.

President,
Food & Beverage Corporation

They are professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They were diligent throughout the process and worked in partnership to help achieve our goals.

Purchasing Manager,
National Food & Beverage Distributor

See what Tradition Energy can do for your organization

Speak to an expert

ABOUT US

The Scale and Experience Behind Every Recommendation

For decades, organizations have trusted Tradition Energy to navigate increasingly complex energy markets. As the nation’s largest independent energy procurement and sustainability solutions advisor, we bring clients resources, market reach, and transaction activity other advisors cannot replicate.

Learn more about Tradition

Beverage Company Secures Better Pricing Through Competitive Procurement

The opportunity

A multi-state beverage company sought greater competition and a more strategic approach to energy procurement across its Ohio and Texas operations.

Analysis

The Result:
Better Pricing & Strategic Control

More Favorable Energy Rates

Greater Product Flexibility

More Strategic Energy Management

Client Testimonials

The Scale and Experience Behind Every Recommendation

Case Studies

Proven Results in Food & Beverage

National Beverage Distributor Identifies 20%+ Potential Natural Gas Savings

Food Manufacturer Saves $53,000 Annually Through Competitive Energy Procurement

Manufacturer Saves $500,000 Through Strategic Energy Procurement

National Retailer Reduces Energy Costs by Up to 20% Through Strategic Procurement

National Restaurant Operator Gains Greater Cost Control Through Competitive Procurement