Checking stock. Chasing suppliers. Comparing prices. Picking up plumbing fittings from one merchant, decorating supplies from another, then driving somewhere else for ironmongery or flooring. It all adds up.
Most contractors accept this as part of the job.
It doesn’t have to be.
Every extra supplier means another account, another invoice, another delivery to coordinate, another journey and another opportunity for delays. Even if each stop only costs 20 or 30 minutes, by the end of the week you’ve lost several hours that could have been spent completing work or moving on to the next project.
For contractors working in property repairs, maintenance and social housing, time is everything. Missed appointments, delayed materials or unavailable stock don’t just slow down one job—they create a knock-on effect across your entire schedule.
That’s why more contractors are moving towards one-supplier procurement.
Instead of spending valuable time sourcing products from multiple merchants, everything comes from one trusted supplier. Plumbing, decorating, flooring, kitchens, ironmongery, timber, fixings, tools and PPE are all available in one place.
The benefits go far beyond convenience. Ordering becomes quicker. Deliveries are easier to manage. Accounts are simpler. Your team knows exactly where to order from, and you spend less time dealing with paperwork and supplier admin. Most importantly, you gain predictability. When your supplier consistently holds stock and offers reliable delivery, you can plan jobs with confidence instead of constantly reacting to shortages.
At Orion Trade Supplies, we’ve built our business around helping multi-trade professionals work more efficiently. We understand the pressures of planned maintenance, voids and reactive repairs because we work with contractors facing those challenges every day.
Our aim isn’t simply to sell materials. It’s to help you complete more jobs, reduce downtime and make your working week easier.
If you’re still juggling multiple merchants every week, ask yourself one question:
How many extra jobs could you complete each month if you got those lost hours back?
Sometimes the biggest saving isn’t on the invoice – it’s the time you no longer waste.
If you order online or by phone before 3pm, your order will be ready for collection from 7am the next day – no wasted time walking the aisles, just pop in and we’ll have your order picked and ready for you. Call us on 01634 553 275 or use our online shop.
