Be a Buyer Buddy

Procurement^Buddy invites companies engaged in oil and gas processing (including refineries, petrochemicals, and related sectors), LNG, industrial storage, oil terminals, the nuclear industry, fertilizers, chemicals, cement, power generation & distribution, steel, and non-ferrous metallurgy to join us as Buyer Buddies.

Joining as a Buyer Buddy gives you access to the most advanced supply chain solution for both traditional procurement and off-the-shelf purchases. The Procurement Buddy (PB) platform is designed to meet and support all types of supply chain needs, from the start of Purchase Requisition to product delivery at the site and beyond.

Browse & Evaluate Supplier Buddies

Buyer Buddies can browse and evaluate Supplier Buddies by product category, Buddy Score, Buddy Rating, location, certifications, and production capacity. Each Company Page presents verified work details, enlisted product portfolios, quality systems, and certified supply records � giving you the confidence to shortlist Supplier Buddies based on evidence and their performance on previous orders.

Inventory Mart � Off-the-Shelf Access

When urgency strikes, the Inventory Mart connects you to off-the-shelf products with complete technical details, material traceability, design standards, and condition status. As a Buyer Buddy, you gain access to restricted data � storage locations, preservation procedures, and inspection certificates � that general visitors cannot see, enabling confident decisions when the standard procurement cycle is not an option.

PB's Procurement Engine

PB's Procurement Engine manages the full procurement lifecycle � purchase requisitions, tailored sourcing strategies, structured bidding, TQ/CQ rounds, bid evaluation, and purchase order issuance � with complete auditability at every step. The Post Order Module extends your reach further, allowing you to place inspection orders with Inspector Buddies and shipping orders with Shipper Buddies directly through the platform.

Procurement Buddy Expeditors

Procurement Buddy Expeditors manage the complete post-order documentation in coordination with the Inspector and Shipper Buddy, monitoring of production as per agreed schedule, finalization of logistics plan (route, carrier, vessel/ vehicle, estimated transit time), coordinate pickup with the Supplier Buddy, provide real-time tracking updates on the dashboard, upload all shipping documentation (bill of lading, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate of origin, customs clearance, insurance certificate), and ensure timely delivery at site.

Shape the Buddy Rating

Your procurement experience matters beyond the transaction. The feedback you submit after every Purchase Order � covering product quality, delivery, technical compliance, communication, documentation, and reliability � feeds directly into the Buddy Rating, shaping their reputation and driving a community where accountability and consistent performance are the standard.

Procurement^Buddy uses a dynamic scoring system, i.e., the Buddy Score, to manage Buyer Buddy enlistment, see documentation requirements.

The prerequisites for Buyer Buddy are as follows:

• The applicant's business should have been incorporated at least six (6) months before the date of application for enlistment.
• Applicants with negative net worth in the last two (2) financial years are not eligible for enlistment on Procurement Buddy.
• Enlistment Team User Roles shall be mapped with the suitable stakeholders in the Applicant's Company.

Also see the PB Admin Team (PBAT) rights and PB's Banning Policy.