Not every organization approaches procurement the same way. Some companies have established procurement systems, internal buyers, and supplier relationships they want to maintain. Others prefer a partner who can manage procurement activities from requisition through delivery. According to Mike Long, the right procurement model depends on the project’s needs, internal resources, and desired level of support.
At Anvil Corporation, clients typically choose between two procurement approaches: Procurement Agent Services and Direct Procurement Services. Both models are designed to help projects move forward while maintaining visibility, managing risk, and supporting successful execution.
Procurement Agent Services
In this model, Anvil acts as the client’s purchasing agent. The procurement team issues RFQs, evaluates bids, and recommends awards while purchase orders are issued using the client’s systems, terms, and conditions. The client maintains direct contractual relationships with suppliers while benefiting from experienced procurement execution support.
This approach is often a good fit for organizations that already have established procurement infrastructure but need additional expertise to support complex projects or workload demands.
Direct Procurement Services
For clients seeking a more turnkey solution, Anvil can manage the full procurement cycle directly. This includes issuing purchase orders, coordinating suppliers, tracking documentation, expediting vendor manufacturing and delivery, overseeing logistics, and providing procurement reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Direct Procurement Services can help organizations avoid the overhead of building or maintaining their own procurement infrastructure while still maintaining visibility into procurement status, cost tracking, schedules, and supplier performance.
The Right Approach Depends on the Project
There is no one-size-fits-all procurement strategy. Some clients want procurement to remain entirely within their own systems, while others benefit from a partner who can manage the complete procurement process. The common goal across both models is straightforward: reduce risk, improve visibility, and help ensure equipment and materials arrive where they are needed, when they are needed.
Download our Procurement Services overview below to learn more about Anvil’s procurement models and how they can support your successful project execution.
