Securing Fixed-Price Raw Material Contracts in Volatile Commodity Markets
Commodity price spikes can destroy manufacturing margins overnight. Discover how procurement leaders negotiate collar agreements and index-linked price caps.
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
May 08, 20244 min read
The Index Collar Negotiation Script
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"To protect both parties against London Metal Exchange volatility, we propose a symmetrical collar: if aluminum prices fluctuate within $± 8\%$, the contract price remains fixed. If prices move beyond that band, we split the difference 50/50, guaranteeing you predictable manufacturing volume while protecting our unit margins."
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