If only one area's budget is cut in order to save money, this area's performance could be poor in the future and the company could gradually suffer in both productivity and income.
It is a fact that part of especially when it becomes a "key" supplier for a business, is the price, but it is certainly important that both users and administrative areas evaluate not only prices but also metrics such as TCO - Total Cost of Ownership and ROI - return on investment for each supplier analyzed, without leaving aside issues such as experience, reputation, security and innovation over time. A key supplier can become a great ally for any firm, and it is worth evaluating the convenience of really working as a long-term alliance.