Purchasing and procurement

Checklist for preparing a project's complete material supply

Five blocks you cannot start purchasing without — specification, delivery schedule, storage, document flow, and buffer. Typical failure points are noted at each stage.

Author FLOK Editorial Team
Published March 29, 2026
Reading time 7 min

1. Specification (bill of materials)

The basis is a bill of materials linked to the project sections. At a minimum: item name, GOST/TU, unit of measure, volume, the required delivery date, the drawing or connection, and the person responsible for acceptance. Without a bill of materials, purchasing turns into a string of urgent add-on orders with a 15–25% overpayment.

2. Delivery schedule

Tied to the network construction schedule. A delivery arrives 3–5 days before the work front starts — not earlier (the storage gets cluttered), not later (the crew sits idle). For long-lead items (non-standard fasteners, imported hardware) — a buffer of up to 30 days.

3. On-site storage

The storage area must be included in the construction organization plan. At a minimum: a 6×9 m canopy for fasteners and dry mixes, a separate zone for paints and coatings with temperature control, and an area for non-combustible materials. Without storage, 30% of materials are lost or rejected.

4. Document flow

For every delivery: a UPD (universal transfer document), a VAT invoice, an acceptance report covering quantity and quality, a batch passport, and a certificate of conformity. The incoming inspection log is kept and signed by the site superintendent. For tender projects — copies in the project’s shared folder.

5. Buffer

Allow a 5–10% reserve by volume for consumable items (fasteners, mixes, consumables). For critical connections — a 100% reserve until acceptance (anchors, chemical compounds, specialty fasteners). It is cheaper to transport an extra pallet than to stop for 3 days waiting for an add-on order.


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Tags
  • material supply
  • supply
  • procurement
  • project supply
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