Calculate your purchasing costs
Try our cost calculator
Discover the approximate cost of placing an order from your company with our quick and simple calculator.

Analyse the resource times of the different job functions involved.


Step 1
Enter the hourly cost of each person involved in the purchasing process.
Note: A person's hourly cost is typically 3x their hourly rate.

 Job function  Hourly rate

Step 2
Now for each task, select the person who performs it from the drop down menu, and enter the time it takes to complete in the 'Time Taken' column.

If a task does not apply to your company, place a zero in the 'Time Taken' column.

The total purchasing process cost is shown at the bottom.

Task Job Function Time Taken Cost
Total Cost: MYR

According to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, process costs typically range from MYR250 to MYR2,000, depending on your industry type.


Whatever the value, each order you place
costs your company MYR 


We will show you how to save time and money by consolidating small volume orders and occasional requirements, and placing them with RS Components.