Strategy’s procurement team plans and arranges supplies of all provisions, bonds and general stores to vessels across the world. Care is taken to make sure the entire procurement process adheres to strict international and local regulations applicable at various destinations from where the goods are procured and where they are delivered.
Leveraging on its volume of purchase, the procurement team negotiates the best rates for products and plans purchase of supplies at the most cost effective and economical ports. The procurement team is backed by a strong back office team and latest ERP software that enables it to handle various procurement related activities around the world and around the year.
Ship owners and managers can also outsource procurement services for their vessels at a nominal fee. These services also can be extended to other items including spares/lubes/chemicals/medicines/ropes/gases/etc.
The process can be customized to suit specific needs to the principal’s need and is both transparent and auditable. The benefits of outsourcing services to Strategy are a reduction in operating expenses, advantage of having contracted vendors with fixed yearly prices, strict procurement process that ensures quality, supply planning and a robust feedback mechanism. There’s also 24x7 back office support and anytime anywhere access with the cloud-based ERP software.