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San Agustin, Michael Angelo - Purchase
San Agustin, Michael Angelo - Purchase
PURCHASING
The Purchasing and Equipment Department is responsible for the purchasing of the
materials, services and tools and equipment required to complete the project. Purchasing
should be performed by one central group in each division office to maintain the most
economical and efficient method of obtaining the required materials and services.
PURCHASING CYCLE
To enable the purchasing group to identify and contact suitable vendors or suppliers,
the design department should advise the purchasing group in advance of approximate
quantities of materials and types of equipment. Whilst the design department is finalizing the
requirement and preparing the requisition documents. The purchasing group is checking
whether the vendor has the requisite capability and is likely to submit a competitive price and
an acceptable delivery. Purchasing of materials is done by batch, the most needed materials
during the construction phase is bought first.
PURCHASING PROCEDURE
Through canvassing, the purchasing department can easily enter and compare supplier
quotations in order to optimize the use of cash resources. Canvassing allows them to define
the criteria for choosing the best supplier that can include the supplier terms, price, and any
additional service such as product warranty. Usually 3 supplier, for material quality, and
price comparison.
B. Purchase Order
The PO number.
A description of the products and / or service being purchased.
Technical details if required.
Quantities.
Any discounts to be applied.
Agreed prices.
Payment terms.
Shipment dates.
C. Payment
EXPEDITING
Expediting is a concept in purchasing and project management for securing the quality
and timely delivery of goods and components. Make happen sooner or be accomplished more
quickly.
Expeditor
Contacts the supplier for ether updates on the delivery schedule or to reassess the schedule
based on issues with the supply of parts
Desk Expeditors
Desk Expeditors are responsible for establishing and maintaining regular contact with all
suppliers wither by telephone, fax, email or letter to obtain reliable information on the
status of suppliers’ drawings and documentation, sub-supplier materials, production and
delivery of material and equipment.
Field Expeditors
Field Expeditors complement the Desk Expeditors by making personal visits to the suppliers’
works and physically checking the status of the suppliers’ progress. Also responsible for
providing detailed reports to the central office on the complete status of an order.
RECEIVING
3. Overage, shortage, and damage reports, which must be properly filled out.