"The right material, at the right time, at the lowest cost."

That is our procurement policy, which focuses on acquiring the right goods and services at the lowest total cost, on time anywhere in the world, faster and better than anyone else. Our procurement capabilities have been proven on hundreds of projects, large and small, making a difference between success and failure. Our global procurement capabilities include:

A resource pool of mobile professionals--experts in their fields--located in major economic and industrial centers of the world, who understand local laws, markets, customs, and procurement practices Comprehensive knowledge of worldwide market conditions Long-term, senior-level relationships with key manufacturing and contractor organizations Use of state-of-the-art tools - such as Spend Database, Global Supplier Information System (GSIS), Global Acquisition Planner (GAP), Procurement Filing System (Profisy), and pricing history - to identify low-cost competent suppliers, leverage purchase volume, and capitalize on our global knowledge. Cost-effective methods, including on-line bidding, that result in the highest quality and the lowest cost of purchased equipment, materials, and services Integration of our automated work processes with those of engineering, project controls, construction, and controllers. Planning and scheduling Qualification of vendors Preparation of specifications Bid solicitation Bid analysis for equipment selection Domestic and international sourcing and delivery Customs and traffic services Expediting of delivery Shop inspection prior to shipment Quality assurance