PB Services Supplier Buddy Services Buyer Buddy Services Shipper Buddy Services Inspector Buddy Services Minimum Requirements Service-specific Requirements Application Processing Time

PB Services

ProcurementBuddy provides the following services to its Buddies. Also see how to be a Supplier Buddy, be a Buyer Buddy, be a Shipper Buddy, or be an Inspector Buddy.

PB provides dedicated services for all its Buddies tailored to their role in the procurement ecosystem.
Supplier Buddy Services
Profile Modification
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Supplier Buddy can request changes to their profile, such as their name, location, facility photos, new testing capabilities, etc.
Enhancement
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Supplier Buddy can enhance the enlisted products portfolio (such as rating/ size/ range, etc.) or add a new product to the same work.
Add/ Delete Works
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Supplier Buddy can add a new Work without changing the enlisted product portfolio.
Shifting of Works
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Supplier Buddy can apply for the empanelment of new Works due to the shifting of enlisted manufacturing/ work location(s).
Buyer Buddy Services
Profile Modification
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Buyer Buddy can request changes to their profile, including the company name, office location, contact details, and project references, etc.
Supplier Rating
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Buyer Buddy can review their feedback and rate Supplier Buddies for their previous order based on the product's performance during the performance guarantee period after the order's closure, contributing to the Buddy Rating system.
Shipper Buddy Services
Profile Modification
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Shipper Buddy can request changes to their profile, such as company name, office/ warehouse locations, fleet details, service coverage areas, etc.
Enhancement
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Shipper Buddy can enhance their enlisted service portfolio, such as adding new transportation modes (e.g., marine, air cargo), expanding geographic coverage, or adding new service capabilities (e.g., hazmat handling, oversized cargo).
Add/ Delete Depots
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Shipper Buddy can add a new depot, warehouse, or operational hub without changing the enlisted service portfolio.
Shifting of Depots
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Shipper Buddy can apply for the relocation of an enlisted depot or operational hub to a new location.
Inspector Buddy Services
Profile Modification
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Inspector Buddy can request changes to their profile, such as company name, office locations, inspector qualifications, accreditation details, etc.
Enhancement
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Inspector Buddy can enhance the enlisted inspection services portfolio, such as adding new product categories, additional accreditations (e.g., ISO 17020), or new types of inspection and testing capabilities.
Add/ Delete Office
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Inspector Buddy can add a new office or regional branch location without changing the enlisted inspection service portfolio.
Shifting of Office
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Inspector Buddy can apply for the relocation of an enlisted office or branch to a new location.
Minimum Requirements

The Buddy should be active and off the banning list.

Service-specific Requirements
Shifting of Works

Supplier Buddy can request a shift of a listed work location to a new location. Supplier Buddy shall furnish a declaration from the CEO/ CFO/ Company Secretary or any member of the Board of Directors/ Proprietor/ Partner (as applicable) on the following with respect to shifting:

  • No change in product design
  • No change in execution methodology/ responsibility matrix, as agreed during enlistment
  • No change in machinery/ resources (augmentation is acceptable)
  • No change in top management/ Ownership

Supplier Buddy shall submit valid license/ statutory approvals for the relocated Works. A performance certificate and a previous track record are not required for the relocated Works address.

Supplier Buddy shall submit the details of quality systems in place, along with the Quality Management Plan for the relocated Works.

Supplier Buddy's previous work(s) location shall be put on HOLD until the Work(s) shifted to the new location is assessed and accepted by the Procurement Buddy.

Addition/ Shifting/ Deletion of Depot

The Shipper Buddy can add or delete a depot/ warehouse/ logistics hub. Each depot shall include the address, geographic coordinates, covered area, open yard area, equipment available (cranes, forklifts, etc.), and any special handling capabilities (hazardous cargo, oversized/heavy-lift).

Add/ Delete/ Shift Office Locations

The Inspector Buddy can add new office locations, remove offices no longer in operation, or shift office operations to a new location through the platform's profile management services. Each change requires supporting documentation (e.g., a new office license, an accreditation update, or a personnel list) and is subject to PB Admin Team review.

Application Processing Time

The processing time for the application for enlistment/enhancement varies from a minimum of two (2) weeks to six (6) months, excluding the time the applicant takes to respond to the PB Admin Team's technical/ commercial queries. However, the processing time depends on the quality and completeness of the documents submitted by the Applicant and on the Applicant's response to techno-commercial queries. Hence, the Applicant's response to the PB Enlistment Reviewer's queries shall be specific. The requested documents shall be complete and uploaded in a single lot. Applications received with incomplete documents/ partial replies are liable to be rejected.

If the Applicant fails to furnish a satisfactory response within two (2) weeks of the query, it shall be presumed that the Applicant is not meeting the Procurement Buddy enlistment norms, and the PB Enlistment Team reserves the right to close/ hold the application. If the applicant is interested in enlisting, they may reapply at least three (3) months after the application closes, with updated data/ information.