COMPRA for VIC builders: how to keep your overheads honest
COMPRA is TAG’s cost-control backbone.
It gives VIC members buying-group muscle on business running costs, without you having to build a procurement team. You still run your jobs. COMPRA helps you stop overpaying for the privilege. Find COMPRA in the Member Portal or call 1800 957 154.
Why overheads matter for Victorian builders
Running a building business in Victoria is not just a trade game anymore.
Margins get eaten by cost drift, admin creep, and suppliers that do not talk to each other. Most builders watch job costs closely. The running costs of the business can slip by quietly.
That is where COMPRA comes in.
What is COMPRA?
Think of COMPRA as the mechanism behind a lot of TAG’s commercial value for members:
- Group buying power across states, so VIC members are not negotiating like a one-off account every time
- A clearer path to member pricing and supplier access through TAG
- Cost control as a habit, not a once-a-year spreadsheet panic
COMPRA focuses on everyday business overheads such as fuel, electricity, gas and mobile plans, and handles the negotiation and admin for you.
How does COMPRA help with overhead and cost control?
Members who treat supplier choice and running costs as a weekly cost-control habit (not a once-off quote chase) usually see clearer job costs. COMPRA is one of the tools TAG puts behind that habit for VIC builders.
What you save depends on what you buy, how often, and which suppliers you actually use. Your own numbers are the ones that count.
What does multistate buying power mean for a VIC business?
TAG members sit across QLD, VIC and NSW. That scale is the whole point of a buying group. COMPRA is how that scale shows up in day-to-day buying for VIC businesses:
- You are not asking a supplier for a favour as a lone trader
- You are buying inside a group that already has relationships and commercial arrangements in place
- You still have local VIC suppliers in the mix (check the supplier cards in the portal)
How to find COMPRA in the TAG Member Portal
- Log in to the Member Portal.
- Open suppliers or price lists and find COMPRA. If your menu looks different, search for it.
- List the costs you currently pay outside TAG, then check the COMPRA path for those same costs.
- Questions? Call 1800 957 154.
If you have been meaning to dig into COMPRA since you joined, this is your nudge.
FAQ
What is COMPRA for TAG members?
COMPRA is TAG’s cost-control backbone. It brings group buying power across states to individual members, so you get a clearer path to member pricing without negotiating alone.
How much can I save with COMPRA?
It depends on what you buy, how often, and which suppliers you use. We do not quote a set figure because every business is different. Check the COMPRA path in the portal against your current costs to see the difference on your own numbers.
Do I need to change how I run my jobs?
No. You still run your jobs your way. COMPRA sits behind the buying side so you are not overpaying.
Is COMPRA only for big builders?
No. The value of a buying group is that smaller businesses get access to the same group arrangements. If you are unsure whether it fits your business, call 1800 957 154.
Where do I find COMPRA?
Log in to the Member Portal and look under suppliers or price lists, or search “COMPRA”.
Ready to check your overheads?
Log in to the TAG Member Portal: member.tradealliance.com.au
Questions? Call 1800 957 154. We’ve got your back.