Why Caventis
Experienced. Commercial. Execution-focused.
Caventis was founded by Matt Buckley, a cost reduction, supply chain and procurement leader with over 15 years of global experience delivering measurable results across key industries.
Background
15+ years of hands-on experience.
The team has worked across:
- Energy and infrastructure
- Manufacturing and retail
- Pharmaceuticals
- Financial services
Career responsibilities have included:
- Building procurement functions from the ground up
- Delivering large-scale cost transformation programmes
- Leading global sourcing and outsourcing initiatives
Track record
Results, not promises.
15+
Years of procurement and cost reduction experience
$7bn+
US dollar spend portfolios managed during career at bp and General Motors
10–50%+
Cost reductions achieved in career roles at bp and General Motors
20%+
Efficiency improvements through automation and sourcing programmes
Deep category knowledge
We focus on high-impact spend categories.
- Materials and engineered equipment
- Utilities, telecoms and IT
- Facilities, property and maintenance
- Logistics and transport
- Professional services
Our approach
Deliberately different from large consultancies.
More practical
Focused on execution, not theory. We deliver measurable savings, not slide decks.
More flexible
Tailored to each business - not a generic playbook applied to every engagement.
More aligned
Performance-based commercials. We share in the savings - success is based on results.
What we believe
Cost reduction should strengthen the business.
- Should not damage quality
- Should not disrupt operations
- Should not create internal burden
- Should strengthen the business while improving profitability
Want to see what this looks like for your business?
Have a conversation with the founder - no obligation, no commitment.