Procurement decisions have a major impact on a project’s overall cost. In order to satisfy today’s demanding procurement needs Alternage has a globally-connected network which applies total Supply Chain Management solutions. Our goal is to deliver the lowest total installed cost for a project in the shortest possible execution time, with satisfaction assured.
A vast pool of worldwide experience allows us to work either as a task force supporting the project’s procurement requirements or as a stand-alone service from any location, including from the sub-Saharan region. All our Procurement professionals use the same process to guarantee the application of Company policies and principles and our strategic alliances with some of the most efficient freight forwarders ensures timely delivery.
Material Sourcing and Management
We carefully select our Supplier partners and Contractors based on their ability to meet excellence in every Project. We strive to add value to our Vendor List by proposing best alternatives through world class suppliers and try to save costs where they can be found. Our qualification program for contractor and supplier performance helps us decide on the best match for each project. Our innovative integrated system links the procurement process with engineering progress and construction needs, allowing for optimized material requests locally, in order to avoid extra costs to reduce delivery times.
Purchasing
Alternage specializes in providing our projects with our resource pool of professionals from around the world. This encompasses our knowledge of local laws, markets, customs, and procurement practices to maximize purchasing from local suppliers.
Expediting
This service is conducted worldwide by telephone expediting, as well as “in-shop” expediting whenever required. The Information received from vendors will be continually maintained through our expediting system and can be reported as needed.
Inspection
Our highly trained and experienced specialists are involved from the very beginning of the project to define and review the applicable Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) on an individual basis. They set up inspection packages and coordinate all required “in-shop” inspections using third party agencies located worldwide.
Inspection reports are generated by the shop inspectors and get distributed electronically to all project areas in close coordination with expediting personnel.