Savvik Buying Group is a nonprofit buying group that provides discounted pricing on essential products and services for public safety, healthcare, and government agencies.
When you're connecting emergency services with life-saving equipment, accessibility matters.
That's why Savvik, a non-profit buying group serving public safety agencies across the country, is launching a mobile app to put critical purchasing power directly in first responders' pockets.
Key Takeaways:
- Making bulk discounts and public bids accessible to emergency services
- Building mobile-first experience for on-duty personnel
- Streamlining procurement processes through the app
- Unifying multiple purchasing channels in one platform
- Creating a direct connection to the first responder community
More Than a Buying Group
Savvik bridges a critical gap in emergency services procurement. From uniforms and trauma equipment to ambulances and cardiac monitors, they help departments of all sizes access bulk discounts and simplified procurement processes.
Christina Brand, Savvik's Digital Technology & Content Manager explained:
"We're a nonprofit buying group exclusively for public safety personnel. We help departments bypass complex bid processes by doing it for them, saving them time and money in resources, and ensuring every agency gets the best prices."
This unique approach transforms how emergency services acquire equipment.
By aggregating buying power and streamlining procurement, they help everyone from small-town departments to major cities access better pricing and simpler purchasing processes.
Where Mobile Meets Mission
Savvik serves three distinct audiences: procurement professionals managing contracts, department leaders handling operations, and front-line personnel needing immediate equipment. Each group's needs are unique, but they all increasingly engage through mobile.
Christina notes:
"Most of our email engagement happens on mobile. We need to be right there in their pockets when they need us."
This insight into their users' behavior highlighted a clear opportunity: by making their platform more accessible through mobile, they could better serve each audience while strengthening their competitive advantage against mainstream retailers.
The Technical Challenge
With content ranging from contract documentation to e-commerce, Savvik needed a mobile solution that could handle their complex requirements without creating additional overhead. Custom development wasn't feasible, but they couldn't compromise on functionality.
Christina explains about choosing MobiLoud:
"The solution is incredibly straightforward, anything we do on our website reflects immediately in the app."
This approach allows their lean team to focus on serving their community rather than managing multiple platforms. Updates made to their website appear instantly in the app, ensuring all users have access to the latest information and offers.
Launch Strategy
Savvik's approach focuses on delivering immediate value to each user group through features like app-exclusive access to limited stock items, easy contract documentation access for procurement meetings, and conference-specific features.
Christina notes:
"A lot of our issues with membership are awareness-based. Having this in their pockets changes everything."
Their strategy extends beyond just having another sales channel. By integrating push notifications, special offers, and future continuing education resources, they're building a platform that serves their community's complete needs.
Looking Forward
For organizations looking to expand their reach without disrupting existing systems, Savvik proves that mobile solutions can combine simplicity with robust functionality.
With their new app, Savvik is making life-saving equipment more accessible to first responders exactly when and where it’s needed. By leveraging this new channel, they’re streamlining procurement and empowering public safety agencies to stay focused on their mission: protecting communities.
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Savvik Buying Group is a nonprofit buying group that provides discounted pricing on essential products and services for public safety, healthcare, and government agencies.
