Patty Oconner

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About Patty Oconner

Patty is a Consulting Partner at Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA), a global consulting firm specializing in expense management. She employs advanced analysis and methodologies to uncover additional cash flow for clients by reducing vendor costs. Patty identifies and delivers substantial cost savings for her clients’ indirect expenses. She achieves this by collaborating with her internal team of analysts who are experts in their respective industries. They actively engage with the market and negotiate best-in-class pricing with the vendors selected by their clients. As a result, Patty’s clients benefit from improved cash flow, increased profits, and a heightened sense of assurance that they are receiving the best quality, service, and pricing from their suppliers. ERA works with business owners and C-suite executives who: • Understand the importance of skillful negotiations for both new and existing supplier contracts, leveraging specialized industry knowledge. • Value the opportunity to allocate their team’s time and expertise on their core company functions to enhance profitability and growth. • Seek additional cash flow for capital investments, product expansion, additional employees, margin improvement, and/or to increase overall profitability through sustainable cost containment programs. • Prioritize quality, service and pricing when selecting suppliers. On average, we deliver a 10-30% reduction in expenses, without compromising existing relationships or imposing vendor preferences on clients. To ensure ERA always acts in the best interest of our clients, we accept no compensation from suppliers. ERA works on a success-based fee structure.