Stark & Cashbacker
Stark
I’ve been reviewing our vendor spend and I think we can improve margins by leveraging your discount strategies—let’s crunch the numbers.
Cashbacker
Absolutely, let me pull the numbers, factor in every available cashback rate, and see if we can shave a few percent off without turning the whole spreadsheet into a labyrinth of micro‑losses.
Stark
Good, keep it tight and focus on the big picture. We need clear numbers, not a maze. Let's see what you come up with.
Cashbacker
Here’s the quick math: base spend $120 k. Vendor discount 5 % gives $6 k. Add 2 % extra via our preferred‑partner program: $2.4 k. Cashback from credit‑card partner 1.5 % gives $1.8 k. Total savings $10.2 k, which is 8.5 % of spend. That’s the margin lift in one tidy line.
Stark
Nice work. 8.5 % is solid, but I want the same efficiency across all departments. Assign someone to replicate this approach in other spend areas and report back in two weeks. No more spreadsheets, just results.
Cashbacker
Got it, I’ll brief the team, set up a quick audit process, and deliver the same 8.5 % benchmark for each department in two weeks. No extra spreadsheets—just the numbers.
Stark
Sounds good. Make sure the audit covers all high‑volume categories. I expect the same lift across the board, or better. Report straight to me—no excuses.
Cashbacker
Understood, I’ll push the audit to cover every high‑volume category, keep the process lean, and deliver a consistent lift—if not better—directly to you in two weeks. No excuses.
Stark
Excellent. I’ll set the deadline in my calendar. Get those numbers on me.
Cashbacker
Will do—numbers coming your way in two weeks.
Stark
Got it. I’ll expect the data on schedule. No delays.
Cashbacker
Will make it happen, no delays.