Specify before sourcing.
Define the grade, intended application and critical quality limits before comparing offers. A shared specification gives the buyer and supplier a clear basis for acceptance.
SUPPLY, QUALITY & COMPLIANCEValue beyond
Value beyond
the product.
Clear specifications. Accountable counterparties. Defined delivery responsibilities. The foundations of a dependable supply arrangement.
COMMERCIAL VALUEA stronger basis
A stronger basis
for every purchase.
Price is one part of the decision.
Product suitability, landed cost and execution matter just as much.
Understand the full cost.
Set out what the price includes: product, freight, handling, insurance and applicable duties or taxes. Identify exclusions and the point at which cost and risk transfer.
Connect supply to demand.
Align volumes and delivery windows with consumption, storage capacity and unloading constraints. Discuss recurring requirements early to support more effective procurement planning.
QUALITY & STANDARDSThe specification
The specification
is the starting point.
Requirements depend on the product, its use and the destination market. The applicable specification, standard edition and test methods should be explicit in the supply agreement.
Discuss your specificationAgreed quality parameters
Define the relevant limits—such as sulphur, density, viscosity, flash point or composition—as appropriate to the product. Include destination-market requirements and any buyer-specific limits.
Evidence of conformity
Specify the certificate of quality or analysis required, its connection to the supplied batch or cargo, and any independent inspection or testing to be agreed before loading.
Sampling & acceptance
Agree where samples are taken, how they are identified and retained, the quantity measurement basis, and the process for raising and resolving quality or quantity discrepancies.
RESPONSIBLE TRADECompliance built into
Compliance built into
the transaction.
A transaction-specific framework covering
the parties, product, route and destination.
Counterparty due diligence
Company identity, beneficial ownership, authorised signatories and payment details form the basis of onboarding. Sanctions and trade-restriction checks need to reflect the parties and jurisdictions involved.
Licensing & cross-border requirements
Clarify the licences, permits and customs documents applicable to the transaction, who holds them, and who is responsible for import, export and clearance formalities.
Health, safety & environment
Identify the safety data sheet, handling requirements and relevant terminal or site procedures. Confirm transport suitability, loading and discharge responsibilities, and spill-response arrangements with the parties performing the work.
Commercial integrity
Document contractual parties, payment instructions and approvals. Changes to beneficiary details, delivery instructions or supporting documents should be verified before execution.
DOCUMENTATION & TRACEABILITYA clear record.
A clear record.
From order to receipt.
The document pack is agreed for each transaction, according to the product, supply basis and regulatory requirements.
Commercial
Contract or order confirmation, product specification, agreed delivery terms and commercial invoice.
Quality & safety
Certificate of quality or analysis, safety data sheet, and inspection or sampling records where required.
Movement & receipt
Loading or release records, relevant transport and customs documents, and evidence of delivered quantity and receipt.
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