How to Beat the Tariff Surge and Take Control of Your IT Procurement in 2025

Jul 11, 2025

IT hardware costs have already climbed between 12–18% year over year, and with tariffs on Chinese tech imports expected to expand sharply in 2025, analysts now anticipate an additional 20–25% spike in pricing by year’s end [1] [2]. In a world still adjusting to disrupted global supply chains, these figures aren’t just warnings; they’re early indicators of what’s ahead.

For procurement leaders, the implications are clear: buying later could mean spending more, waiting longer, and getting less.

But while some companies brace for volatility, others are already moving. They’re accelerating tech upgrades, locking in pricing, and eliminating delays before the disruption hits. At IPM, we’re helping those forward-looking organizations build strategies that are resilient, cost-effective, and built for long-term value.

Why Tariffs Matter More Than Ever in 2025

Tariff shifts aren’t new, but their impact is becoming more immediate and far-reaching. Recent U.S. policy updates have introduced fresh rounds of duties on semiconductors, critical components, and other key inputs used in enterprise IT infrastructure. These costs don’t just hit manufacturers—they cascade directly to buyers.

Organizations that delay procurement now may find themselves paying significantly more for the same tech in just a few months. And with lead times still affected by upstream supply bottlenecks, that delay could also mean missed project deadlines or unmet end-user demand.

The Smarter Way to Procure IT in a Volatile Market

IPM’s approach to procurement isn’t reactive; it’s proactive, strategic, and built on more than 30 years of experience navigating technology buying cycles. Here’s how we help organizations stay ahead:

Secure Pricing Before It Spikes:

Through exclusive vendor relationships and real-time market intelligence, we help you lock in today’s pricing before tomorrow’s tariffs take effect.

Avoid Delays with Expert Sourcing:

We know how to navigate long lead times and ensure your hardware and software land on-site, on time.

Maximize IT Budget ROI:

From flexible licensing structures to custom configurations, our team helps stretch every dollar without compromising performance.

Procurement That Powers Growth:

We don’t just buy for the sake of buying; we align every purchase with your broader business goals, whether that’s modernization, expansion, or compliance.

Employee Satisfaction:

Angry customers, upset leadership, and tools on the fritz: mitigating a disruption can be taxing on your employees and may convince them to look elsewhere.

Case in Point: $2M+ in Cost Savings for a Major Higher 
Education Institution

One of the nation’s largest public universities partnered with IPM to streamline procurement, manage thousands of assets, and ensure ongoing compliance. Over a 10-year relationship, we helped reduce IT spend by more than $2 million, saved thousands of internal IT hours, and equipped the institution with high-performance technology, on time and within budget. Read the full case study

Let’s Talk Before It Costs You

If your team has hardware refreshes, cloud expansions, or software licensing decisions on the horizon, the time to act is now. Don’t wait for tariffs to make your budget obsolete.

Our procurement experts can help you:

• Assess upcoming IT needs
• Lock in current pricing
• Identify opportunities for cost savings
• Reduce operational delays

Talk to us today before the cost of waiting catches up.

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