Increased competition on tenders by expanding supplier reach to international markets
Source from international suppliers
Source from international suppliers — a practical approach with the Procure.az e-procurement platform.
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Expand your supplier base with international sourcing
Procure.az, an e-sourcing and tendering platform built by Smart Solutions Group, enables procurement leads to identify and engage qualified vendors globally. By digitizing the procurement lifecycle from supplier identification to contract awarding, the platform allows buying organisations to move beyond local constraints and increase competition on each tender. Through a modular architecture configured to your specific internal processes, the system replaces fragmented manual methods with a centralized digital environment designed for scale and control. The platform streamlines the transition from manual vetting to a fully automated pre-qualification and sourcing process. By integrating these stages into one digital system, enterprises can maintain a rigorous standard of vendor quality while accelerating the time it takes to move from a sourcing requirement to a signed contract. This approach ensures that procurement teams can source qualified vendors quickly, regardless of their geographic location, while maintaining full oversight of the selection process.
Operational advantages for procurement leads
Reduced procurement cycle times through fully automated pre-qualification and sourcing
Enhanced auditability and transparency as every offer is system-recorded and evaluated via uniform criteria
Improved vendor governance through a centralized and categorized Approved Vendor List
Reduced administrative burden via a modular architecture configured to existing internal processes
Reliable operational continuity supported by 8/5 in-house customer care
Tools for global supplier management
Automated pre-qualification
Standardize how international vendors are vetted to ensure they meet your organizational requirements before entering the bidding process.
Centralized Approved Vendor List
Maintain a categorized directory of qualified suppliers produced by the automated pre-qualification process for rapid sourcing.
Digital tender management
Manage the entire lifecycle from identification to award in one system, ensuring every offer is recorded for transparent evaluation.
Configurable modular architecture
Align the platform's functionality with your organization's specific procurement workflows and governance rules.
The process for sourcing international vendors
- Configure the platform modules to match your organization's procurement process.
- Launch automated pre-qualification to identify and vet potential international suppliers.
- Populate the centralized Approved Vendor List with qualified candidates.
- Issue tenders to a wider pool of vendors to increase market competition.
- Evaluate system-recorded offers using uniform selection criteria to award the contract.
Frequently asked questions
How does the platform ensure fair evaluation of international bids?
Every offer is system-recorded, which ensures that selection criteria are applied uniformly across all participants, removing manual bias from the evaluation.
Can the system be adapted to our specific internal procurement rules?
Yes, the platform features a modular architecture that is configured to the buying organisation’s own process to ensure alignment with internal governance.
Who currently utilizes this platform for their procurement needs?
The platform is used by large Azerbaijani enterprises, including the SOCAR group, the PASHA group, Kapital Bank and Azəriqaz.
How is the Approved Vendor List (AVL) maintained and populated?
The AVL is a centralized and categorized list produced automatically by the platform's pre-qualification process, ensuring only vetted vendors are available for sourcing.
What level of technical support is available for procurement teams?
The platform provides 8/5 in-house customer care and support to assist users with the system's functionality and configuration.
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