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Trusted by Global Procurement Teams

Run Reverse Auctions That Deliver Real Savings - Fast, Fair & Transparent

Reverse auctions help procurement teams secure better pricing, increase visibility, and accelerate decisions - especially for direct materials like metal, mechanical, and made-to-order components.

10-25% cost savings in a single event

Live competitive bidding from qualified suppliers

Transparent, data-driven sourcing

Faster award decisions

Built for manufacturers and procurement teams

25%
Average Savings
500+
Active Suppliers
100%
Transparency
Reverse Auction Dashboard
💰
$650K+
Saved in Single Event

The Basics

What Exactly Is a Reverse Auction?

A reverse auction is a live, competitive bidding event where suppliers compete to offer the lowest price for a clearly defined part or service.

Buyers set the specifications, suppliers submit real-time bids, and prices drop as vendors compete fairly to win the business.

It's fast, transparent, and highly effective when done right.

Transparent

Clear visibility into bidding process

Competitive

Suppliers compete in real-time

Fast

Quick award decisions

Fair

Level playing field for all

Perfect Use Cases

When Reverse Auctions Work Best

Reverse auctions are ideal when specific conditions are met

Ideal Conditions

Specs are clear and well-defined

Spend is meaningful enough to attract competition

Multiple qualified suppliers exist

You want speed and transparency

You want structured, data-backed negotiations

Common Categories

Metal & mechanical components
Machined parts
Fasteners, hardware
Plastics & packaging
Castings
Indirect items (PPE, MRO)

Success Stories

Real-World Savings Through Reverse Auctions

See how companies are achieving significant cost reductions and better terms

$ Tooling Costs
11%
$400,000+

US Machine Shop

Reduced tooling costs significantly through competitive bidding

$ Die Casting
14%
$650,000+

Global Supply Chain Company

Achieved major savings on die casting components

$ Machining
7%
Better Terms

India-Based Sourcing Company

Reduced machining costs with improved payment & delivery terms

Setup Process

How MESH Helps You Set Up
Reverse Auctions the Right Way

01

Start with a Clean Spec

Drawings, volumes, tolerances, and materials are clarified upfront.


Step 01
02

Pre-Qualify Your Suppliers

Only invite vendors who meet quality, delivery, and capability requirements.


Step 02
03

Set Fair Bidding Rules

Bid steps, time extensions, ranked vs. blind bidding - all configurable.


Step 03
04

Communicate Expectations Upfront

Share award criteria and post-auction processes.


Step 04
05

Run a Test or Dry Run

Helps new suppliers or internal stakeholders feel confident.


Step 05
06

Launch a Fast & Transparent Auction

Suppliers bid in real-time with clear visibility into ranking.


Step 06

Key Benefits

Why More Procurement Teams Are Choosing Reverse Auctions

Reverse auctions aren't about beating down suppliers - they're about creating
efficient, fair, and data-driven sourcing.

10-25% cost savings in a single event

Achieve significant cost reductions through competitive bidding

Accelerate cycle times from weeks to days

Speed up your procurement process dramatically

Increase supplier transparency

Complete visibility into pricing and supplier performance

Level playing field for new & smaller suppliers

Fair opportunities for all qualified vendors

Data-backed negotiation instead of pure relationships

Make decisions based on facts and metrics

Reverse auctions unlock value that RFQs alone cannot

Go beyond traditional RFQ processes

5-7 Days
Award Timeline
10-25%
Average Savings

Platform Features

Reverse Auction Capabilities Inside MESH Works

Everything you need to run efficient and transparent reverse auctions

Real-time bidding dashboard

Monitor all bids as they happen with live updates

Configurable auction rules

Decrements, time extensions, and flexible formats

Ranked or blind bidding options

Choose the bidding style that works for you

Real-time communication panel

Instant messaging during the auction process

Pre-vetted supplier invitations

Only invite qualified and capable vendors

Standardized quotation formats

Easy comparison across all supplier quotes

Auto-ranked bids & instant comparison

Automatic ranking and side-by-side analysis

Secure & auditable event history

Complete transparency with full audit trails

100%
Transparent
 
Real-time
Updates
 
Secure
& Auditable
Client Success

Trusted by Global Procurement Teams

Hear from procurement leaders who have transformed their sourcing process

"What stands out most about MESH is the user-friendly interface, which makes it accessible for team members of all levels. The tool simplifies the RFQ process, saving us time and ensuring accuracy in our data. MESH has become an indispensable tool for Current Lighting, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and providing exceptional support."

 
Current Lighting
Mohammed Abdul Salaam
Sourcing Project Engineer
Current Lighting

"MESH offers a comprehensive database of potential suppliers across commodities, materials & manufacturing processes, supported by on-site audit reports & scorecards to help customers quickly select the right supplier. MESH saves us 80-90% of time in finding new suppliers by using reverse auction."

 
Tech Mahindra
Mahesh Pasupuleti
Director of Supply Chain
Tech Mahindra

"We achieved 18% cost savings on our machining components in the first auction. The real-time bidding and transparency gave us confidence in our decisions."

 
MES Inc.
Bhavin Shah
Director, Global Program Management
MES Inc.

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