SNC Lavalin

Global Procurement

The sheer extent of the SNC-Lavalin network has enabled us to master global supply chains.  Sourcing some $12 billion annually, our Global Procurement Group delivers consistent quality, efficiency and value to clients while minimizing procurement and logistical risks to project success.  Our centralised approach leverages in-depth knowledge of some 42,000 registered suppliers in our central Global Procurement System.

SNC-Lavalin's global procurement organisation provides a complete range of purchasing, contracting, inspection, expediting and materials management services to support projects of all sizes.

SNC-Lavalin Global Procurement provides effective supply and delivery solutions to its clients for their equipment and material needs under a single point of contact and responsibility.

For more than 80 years, SNC-Lavalin Global Procurement has met the current and future challenges of global supply through project performance excellence based on a keen understanding of the complexities of the market.  Through our group of more than 350 procurement professionals located strategically around the globe in permanent offices in 30 countries, SNC-Lavalin Global Procurement is well positioned to add value to our Client’s projects.

Services

• Acquisition of goods and services
• Pre-qualification of supply sources
• Contracts and order handling, from bid to delivery to site
• MRO / OEM parts sourcing and supply
• Arrangement of financing
• Interfacing with Export Credit Agencies
• Materials management
• Shop surveys
• Expediting
• Quality surveillance and shop inspection
• Shipment verification and certification
• Logistics studies
• Transportation and customs administration
• Warehouse management
• Professional assistance
• Development of best practices
• Supply Chain Management analysis
• Independent audits
• Procedures and work methods development and implementation
• E-Commerce implementation

Our strengths

• Single point contact and responsibility
• In-country professionals, familiar with language, market and customs
• Proven methods in acquisition cycle management
• Work process tailored to client needs
• Central control and reporting of material movement
• Global teamwork

The System

In support of its proven project execution methodology, SNC-Lavalin Global Procurement uses a centralised, tailor-made computerised system which is accessible to all procurement locations and is capable of capturing and reporting on key data for each planned step, providing accurate information for rapid management decision-making in each phase of the procurement process.  

The system is linked to the SNC-Lavalin corporate database of supplier and contractor performance records and to the SNC-Lavalin Internet web-site where suppliers and contractors may register and qualify for future business opportunities.

Methodology – The SNC-Lavalin Way

• Common work process throughout international network
• Common procedures, forms and functions
• Best practices
• Common tracking and reporting
• One set of communication tools

Responding to your needs

Today’s global supply market presents an increasingly costly challenge to end-users for the procuring, expediting, inspecting and transporting of materials and goods originating from the four corners of the world.  SNC-Lavalin Global Procurement can facilitate this process through its international network in the management of the end-users supply chain.