Timber Supplies

Context

Timber Supplies has operated in Sunderland for over 40 years, managed by the same family since its inception. The business holds a reputation for dependability and craft.

Problem

Energy procurement gradually shifted from routine admin to a growing burden on leadership time. Rapid price movement and supplier inconsistencies made the process difficult to navigate without external expertise. The business risked overpaying on poorly timed renewals and lacked the internal resource to analyse contract terms across multiple locations.

Solution

NGP restructured procurement into a clean, time-efficient system that aligned with Timber Supplies’ preferred way of working. All supplier interactions and renewals were handled directly by a dedicated account manager, removing pressure from the internal team. With everything clearly tracked and reviewed in advance, the business reclaimed valuable time while gaining stronger cost control.

“We’ve been trading in Sunderland for 40 years and we are still family owned and run. NGP helped us simplify what had become a huge headache. They’ve made life so much simpler.”

— Stan Nelson