Procurement and Contracts
Building the Foundation for Centralized Data and Teamwork
Procurement, contract oversight, and logistics are critical to delivering successful Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. These areas ensure materials, equipment, and services are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with project specifications. At Buro Matei, we provide integrated solutions for Procurement Management, Contract Management, and Logistics & Shipping, combining industry expertise with advanced tools to optimize workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and ensure compliance.

EPC Challenges
Managing procurement and contracts in EPC projects often presents challenges such as:
Fragmented processes and data silos, leading to inefficiencies and delays.
Complex contract lifecycles, with risks in compliance and dispute resolution.
Logistical bottlenecks, including transportation planning and shipment tracking.
Difficulty maintaining traceability and alignment with standards during handover.
What We Offer
Buro Matei’s Procurement and Contracts services include:
By integrating tools like Microsoft Dataverse, Power BI, and Fabric, we ensure all data is centralized and accessible, enabling informed decision-making across procurement, contracts, and logistics.
Project Management
Expertise in coordinating complex, multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality are consistently maintained.
Logistics and Shipping
Logistics & Shipping: Heavy haul and lift planning, real-time shipment tracking, and automated documentation for seamless execution.
Contract Management
Contract Management: Oversight of contract lifecycles, compliance tracking, and dispute resolution, ensuring transparency and alignment with standards like CFIHOS.
Procurement Management
Procurement Management: Vendor qualification, centralized procurement logs, and dashboards for tracking purchase orders and deliveries, with automated workflows to reduce manual effort.
How We Work
We deliver engineering and design services through a structured approach that ensures collaboration, consistency, and alignment across disciplines:

Centralized Data Management:
- All deliverables are stored and managed in Dataverse-backed systems, providing a single source of truth for all stakeholders.
- Attributes and properties align with CFIHOS standards, streamlining handovers and ensuring compliance.

Integrated Workflows:
- Disciplines collaborate on the same platform, ensuring that updates are automatically reflected across related deliverables.
- Tools like Power Automate and Fabric Pipelines automate repetitive tasks, reducing manual effort and errors.

Real-Time Visibility:
- Power BI dashboards track progress, dependencies, and readiness for every discipline, ensuring proactive decision-making.

Seamless Collaboration:
- Cross-discipline integration ensures that deliverables like line lists, piping isometrics, and building layouts are updated dynamically, breaking down silos.

Partner-Driven Execution:
- While Buro Matei provides oversight, project management, and systems integration, we collaborate with trusted engineering partners to execute designs efficiently and effectively.
Results
Our solutions have delivered tangible benefits, including reduced procurement cycle times, improved vendor reliability, seamless contract compliance, and optimized logistics planning. With real-time insights and automation, we help projects stay on schedule and within budget.

Improved Data Consistency
Centralized platforms ensure all teams work from the same source of truth, reducing inconsistencies and errors.

Streamlined Workflows
Automated processes and integrated tools have cut manual workloads, freeing teams to focus on high-value tasks.

Enhanced Collaboration
Unified platforms have enabled seamless interaction between disciplines, reducing delays and improving alignment.

Compliance and Traceability
CFIHOS-aligned deliverables ensure smooth handovers, meeting operational and regulatory requirements.

Accelerated Project Execution
Tools like dashboards and scenario simulations have reduced rework and optimized schedules, saving time and resources.
Streamline your procurement and contract workflows with Buro Matei. Schedule a consultation to explore how our integrated solutions can enhance your project execution.