Procurement and Sourcing
Procurement strategy, trade-package planning, supplier sourcing, RFQ management and commercial evaluation.
Discuss your projectWhen you need this
You need a structured procurement approach that identifies the right suppliers, compares quotes on a like-for-like basis, and recommends a clear path forward.
Who this suits
Clients and contractors managing procurement who want professional sourcing and commercial evaluation without becoming the contracting party themselves.
What this service includes
- Procurement strategy
- Trade-package planning
- Supplier and subcontractor sourcing
- Australian and international market sourcing
- RFQ management
- Quote comparison
- Commercial evaluation
- Supplier due diligence
- Negotiation support
- Recommendation reports
- Long-lead procurement planning
- Logistics and delivery-coordination support
- Procurement registers and reporting
Typical deliverables
- Package scopes for each trade
- Supplier comparisons with commercial and non-commercial criteria
- Procurement schedules aligned to the programme
- Recommendation reports with clear reasoning
The proposal defines the exact package. Not every listed output is included in every engagement.
Information needed to begin
- Project scope and package breakdown
- Procurement timeline and key dates
- Project parameters (if available)
- Preferred or pre-approved suppliers (if any)
SQS advises and coordinates procurement. SQS does not automatically become the supplier, importer, manufacturer or contracting party.
Frequently asked questions
No. SQS advises and coordinates procurement. We do not automatically become the supplier, importer, manufacturer or contracting party.
Yes, we can identify and evaluate international suppliers. Logistics, import arrangements and contracting remain with you or your appointed party.
We provide coordination support and can include delivery requirements in the RFQ, but the contracting and logistics arrangement remains yours.
How this service works
A clear, staged approach from first conversation to handover.
Brief and Scope
We discuss your requirements, confirm objectives and define the scope of support needed.
Plan and Quote
We propose a fixed-fee, staged or time-charge engagement with clear deliverables and timeframes.
Deliver
Our team delivers the agreed work with regular check-ins, reporting and quality review points.
Review and Handover
We review outcomes together, hand over documentation and support transition to the next stage.