Office Supply Procurement & Delivery Service
Source and deliver office supplies for businesses
Overview
Office procurement services generate $50,000-$300,000 annually with 20-45% margins.
In 2025, small businesses outsource purchasing logistics.
Revenue from markup on supplies (15-30%), procurement fees, delivery charges ($10-$30), monthly stocking programs ($200-$1,000), and inventory management.
Services include office supply sourcing and purchasing, comparison shopping for best prices, delivery and stocking, inventory management and reordering, specialty item sourcing, and vendor account management.
Successful services save businesses time on purchasing, negotiate better pricing through volume, provide convenient delivery, manage inventory and reordering, and offer one-stop procurement.
Small businesses and offices as clients.
Marketing through business parks, small business associations, coworking spaces, professional services firms, and office building networking.
Required Skills
- Purchasing & Procurement
- Vendor Relationships
- Price Comparison
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Organization
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Recurring office supply needs
- Can negotiate volume pricing
- Simple straightforward service
- Monthly stocking programs recurring revenue
- Every business needs office supplies
Cons
- Lower margins than other services
- Competition from Staples, Amazon Business
- Inventory storage may be needed
- Delivery logistics and costs
- Price-sensitive business clients
How to Get Started
- Develop vendor relationships and accounts
- Create pricing and delivery structure
- Market to small businesses
- Source and compare office supply pricing
- Deliver and stock supplies for businesses
- Build recurring stocking programs
- Manage inventory and reordering for clients
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