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Craig International
Business type: Procurement Services
Contact: Michael Hammond, Business Development
Address: Denmore Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB23 8JW
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Countries worked in: UK, Dubai, Qatar, Oman, US, Canada, Germany, South Africa
Craig International headquartered in Aberdeen have traditionally focused their activities on the Oil and Gas sector of the Global Energy Market, operating out of offices in Calgary, Houston, Hamburg, Doha and Cape Town. As demand in this sector declines, particularly in Craig International’s home market in the UK, Craig wish to examine whether they can expand their offering, in line with the company vision, and diversify into the UK Renewable Energy sector.
Craig International excels in providing a wide range of procurement services. The scope of supply covers products from low value, high usage consumables to the procurement of CAPEX, Project and Equipment items. Additional value is provided to Craig International clients by the provision of unique services namely:
• ebuy - online catalogue designed to meet the day-to-day procurement requirements of the global energy industry. Developed specifically with the clients' needs in mind it provides simple, online access to more than 60,000 products across 1,000 categories – anytime, anywhere
• Smartbuyer - bespoke software, devised and introduced to act as an online procurement team - and primed to respond to requirements, 24/7
• Energy Surplus - A collaboration platform where clients can trade surplus stock, reduce storage costs and recoup some of their investment. In short, an innovative trading tool that saves money
• Vendor Managed Inventory and Consignment Stock Solutions
Craig International employ a team of 82 experienced Procurement Staff globally. They have over 25 years’ experience supplying the Oil and Gas sector including Downstream Refinery and Manufacturing operations. This experience and expertise, combined with investments in digital procurement, means Craig International are uniquely positioned as a technologically advance procurement partner for the modern-day energy industry.
Capabilities
Capabilities to supply, but no/limited experience in the sector
- DEVEX - Project Management & QA Services: Asset Management and Inventory Control
- DEVEX - Project Management & QA Services: Specialist tools, parts, PPE, lifesaving, chandlery
- CAPEX - Balance of Plant - Manufacture / Supply Services: Export & Array cables & components
- CAPEX - Balance of Plant - Manufacture / Supply Services: Electrical system including backup generator, switchgear, transformers & converters
- OPEX - Operations & Maintenance: Storage of Strategic Spares/Lay Down Areas
- OPEX - Operations & Maintenance: Fuel & Consumables
Ambitions to diversify in the sector
- OPEX - Operations & Maintenance: Turbine Maintenance & spare parts
- OPEX - Operations & Maintenance: Wind turbine blade access, Inspection & Repair
Other services offered
- Craig International excels in providing a wide range of procurement services. The scope of supply covers products from low value, high usage consumables to the procurement of CAPEX, Project and Equipment items. Additional value is provided to Craig International clients by the provision of unique services namely:• ebuy - online catalogue designed to meet the day-to-day procurement requirements of the global energy industry. Developed specifically with the clients' needs in mind it provides simple, online access to more than 60,000 products across 1,000 categories – anytime, anywhere• Smartbuyer - bespoke software, devised and introduced to act as an online procurement team - and primed to respond to requirements, 24/7• Energy Surplus - A collaboration platform where clients can trade surplus stock, reduce storage costs and recoup some of their investment. In short, an innovative trading tool that saves money• Vendor Managed Inventory and Consignment Stock Solutions Craig International employ a team of 82 experienced Procurement Staff globally. They have over 25 years’ experience supplying the Oil and Gas sector including Downstream Refinery and Manufacturing operations. This experience and expertise, combined with investments in digital procurement, means Craig International are uniquely positioned as a technologically advance procurement partner for the modern-day energy industry.
Case studies
Company X(a renewable energy system provider) approached Craig International with a similar objective to most operators and service companies which was to reduce number of contracts and vendors whilst ensuring continuity of supply and streamline processes. Company X's approach was different in the fact that they did not want to only target their “tail-spend” but also apply it to their commodity spend.
Contract type: Term Agreement
Value: £3 Million per annum
Craig International tendered successful to supply 11 key commodities. Craig International procurement of these commodities achieved savings for Company X in excess of £100K in the first 6 months of the contract. In addition to the procurement of the commodities, Craig International have cleansed material master data to ensure efficient transaction of future purchases and now have over 6,000 fixed price items that are available for call off at any time. CI review and evaluate Company X purchase history quarterly and additional items added to fixed pricing.
Craig International were initially awarded a Frame Agreement from Company Y(an engineering and project management company) for the Provision of Tools, MRO and Supply House Services for their Clair Ridge hook up and commission Project in early 2016. Following on from the success of the Clair Ridge Hook Up, Craig International were then awarded a Corporate Agreement across all Company Y business units worldwide and the business continues to grow. Craig International were asked to review Company Y processes to identify opportunities for standardisation, improved control, increased efficiency and cost reduction across the business units.
Contract type: Frame Agreement
Value: £2.6 Million per annum
Following a review of their working processes Craig International implemented the following : • Created a bespoke Ebuy* page • Implemented Smartbuyer* for all RFQ’s • Setup bespoke approval workflows within Ebuy giving Company Y the controls required to manage the spend, achieve greater cost control, realise savings and standardise supply.
