APPENDIX A of SAEP-3102

19 November 2008

GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Buyer: the Suppliers commercial contact for RFQs and purchase orders. Equipment List: a complete list of all engineered equipment to be used on the project. MSD (Materials Standardization Division): a Division within Saudi Aramcos Projects & Strategic Purchasing Department responsible for all cataloging issues. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): the manufacturer or assembler of the equipment. OCM (Original Component Manufacturer): the manufacturer of components or subassemblies purchased by the OEM. PCR (Project Change Request): a document used to request a change to the project scope. Pre-award Meeting: a meeting with selected supplier, prior to purchase order placement, to clarify and resolve questions and concerns. Proponent: the customer (end user) of the equipment, spare parts and operating materials. P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram): Schematic diagrams which show the process relationships of major equipment, piping, and instrumentation. SA-ID (Saudi Aramco Identification) Number: a unique number assigned to each Contractor originated procurement instrument. (Also referred to as Dummy or Pseudo Purchase Order Number) SPC (Spare Parts Coordinator): the person responsible for coordinating the spare parts program. SPDP (Spare Parts Data Package): a package that contains Equipment and Spare Parts information required by Saudi Aramco for cataloging purposes. SPDP Checklist: an itemized list of the equipment specific data to be furnished by the Supplier. SPDPSR (Spare Parts Data Package Status Report): a report that shows the status of all RFQs and purchase orders requiring SPDPs. SPDP Waiver: a release from the requirement to provide a complete SPDP. SPP (Spare Parts Plan): the procedures used to satisfy the Saudi Aramco spare parts data requirements. Supplier: the seller responsible for furnishing equipment, materials, spare parts, and services.

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