Meet the Buyer

James GreenSupply Chain Manager

Why our supply chain is so important to us

You perform a vital role for our business :> Offering expertise in design > Carrying out the highest quality installations> All achieved in the safest possible manner

Our relationship directly shapes the quality of the finished project

Understanding and managing the relationships is key

How our supply chain is arranged

Tier 1Preferred

Tier 2Approved

Tier 3Pending

Criteria for joining our supply chain

Demonstration of Health & Safety competence :> 3rd Party Accreditation – CHAS, Achilles, EXOR, Safecontractor> CSCS registered personnel

Financial health check :> Credit score / Directors> Turnover vs potential order value

Relevant Insurances in place

Staffing levels

Benefits of joining our supply chain

Performance assessments to aid your continuous improvement

Formal process for you evaluating Speller Metcalfe’s performance

Ongoing Workload monitoring

Strong, long-lasting relationships

Resolution of any disputes in a non-adversarial manner

Benefits of attaining Tier 1 status

Supply chain collaborative workshops> Discuss industry best practice> Overview of developments at Speller Metcalfe

6 monthly meetings, visits to s/c offices> Feedback on tendering success rate> Update each other on business/personnel changes> Performance review> Competitors

What we expect from our Tier 1 supply chain partners

Early design stage collaboration, if and when required.

Full tendering service :> But each tender is specifically targeted> No erroneous tenders sent

Highest quality standards of :> Workmanship> Health & Safety> Management

Attendance at the client post completion meetings ( M & E only)

IT Infrastructure

Fibre optic line now installed, increasing bandwidth:> Improved communication between our sites and offices

Our Estimating team will soon move to portal tendering :> This more efficient system reduces waste > Smaller contractors will be helped through the process

What we can achieve together

Deliver each project to the highest quality standard

Ensure the highest safety standards are maintained

Reduce waste and inefficiency through innovative design solutions

Deliver best value to our clients

Meet the Buyer