We worked with Fitness First at a time before and after them becoming the world’s largest operator of health & fitness clubs with the UK their largest area of operations. Rapid growth and subsequent consolidation meant a challenging environment for the business and their suppliers.
We were initially appointed to deliver a Diagnostic Report on Procurement within the UK operations and subsequently delivered on a wide variety of projects covering all parts of the procurement cycle and globe including:
19 different spend categories (including gym equipment, membership cards, IT, Marketing etc.)
Improving purchase-to-pay processes, supplier management, procurement strategy, structure and policies.
Reviewing in-house warehousing and logistics operation and providing a recommendation and plan for outsourcing.
Retained by Fitness First for 4 years
We delivered savings ranging from 10-40% pa in 19 categories
We delivered significant improvement in procurement fundamentals
“JMCL has operated at a consistently level of excellence in their work and in their relationship with us as their customer. They have “made things happen” in a challenging environment by, taking time to understand our business, the people within it and our key drivers.” Colin Waggett – Group Chief Executive, Fitness First
“JMCL has operated at a consistently level of excellence in their work and in their relationship with us as their customer. They have “made things happen” in a challenging environment by, taking time to understand our business, the people within it and our key drivers.”
Colin Waggett – Group Chief Executive, Fitness First
We were initially appointed to deliver a Diagnostic Report on Procurement within the UK operations and subsequently delivered on a wide variety of projects covering all parts of the procurement cycle.
