ATLANTA -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUNW) today announced that Procuri Inc., the leader in OnDemand supplier management solutions, was awarded the coveted Best-in-Class Supplier Award.
In its 15th year, this annual Supplier Awards Program honors companies that have delivered superior
Procuri's TotalSource solution and support team have enabled Sun to achieve $102 million actual cost savings versus a $35 million target by providing superior support, supplier training, and strategy expertise for Sun's purchasing organization, as cited by Joe McGrath, director, WWOPS Procurement & Operations Strategy Team for Sun Microsystems. This savings, coupled with the fast, successful migration from a previous provider, has reduced Sun's overall costs and increased its sourcing competency.
"Procuri has contributed significantly to helping Sun exceed customer expectations, which is a key priority for our company," said Kurt Doelling, vice president, Sun Microsystems Supplier Management. "We salute them for their exceptional results in improving quality and delivering such a high level of sourcing expertise."
Mark F. Morel, Procuri's president and chief executive officer, said, "This honor showcases the valuable partnership between our two organizations. The award is a symbol of the respect and appreciation Sun has for its suppliers and the high level of customer support and quality solutions Procuri provides to its customers."
About Procuri
Procuri, the leader in OnDemand Enterprise Supplier Management solutions, empowers more than 300 customers of all sizes, industries, geographies and spend categories, including Eastman Kodak, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Newell Rubbermaid, Rio Tinto and U.S. Steel. Procuri's OnDemand solutions accelerate bottom line savings and drive top line performance throughout organizations with comprehensive yet user-friendly solutions that control costs, manage performance, ensure compliance and quickly deliver more value. For more information, call 1-877-360-1600 or visit www.procuri.com.
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