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Parts procurement

Buy the right part without giving away the margin.

Compare more than unit price and keep every order tied to the job that needs it.

6-minute guideFor owners controlling parts spend
The owner’s takeaway

The cheapest line is not always the lowest-cost decision once delivery, returns, warranty and a waiting bay are included.

01

Ask every vendor the same question

A standard request makes quotations comparable and reduces missing detail.

  • Send the vehicle, part reference, quantity and required date.
  • Ask for availability, delivery, warranty, returns and freight.
  • Record alternatives separately from the requested specification.
02

Choose the complete basket

Compare the order as a job-readiness decision, not a list of isolated prices.

  • Calculate landed cost before approving the order.
  • Check whether splitting vendors delays the complete job.
  • Keep the reason when a higher-priced option protects the promise date.
03

Receive against the order

Receiving is where margin and job readiness become real.

  • Record partial deliveries and back-orders.
  • Match quantity and price to the purchase order.
  • Push the actual cost back to the estimate before final invoicing.
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