A seamless switch to digital procurement: SMD’s success with ProcurePro
Fast-growing UK builder SMD finds unparalleled visibility and control with centralised, digitalised procurement.
"Having the centralised system allows us to manage all tasks and all projects as a whole, and really project to see what's coming up."
Jon Wren
Commercial Director
"ProcurePro has allowed us to focus on high-value tasks and add more value to our tenders, which gives us a competitive advantage."
Moomith Ullah
Director
By the numbers
50%
faster procurement
2-3 months
earlier procurement
100% visibility
across all active projects
Business challenge
- Manual procurement processes using Excel and multiple disconnected systems
- Slow, inefficient workflows and inconsistent data management
- Difficulty managing simultaneous projects and procurement tasks
- Lack of visibility for senior management
- Time-consuming approval processes with poor tracking
ProcurePro solution
- Seamless integration: ProcurePro fit perfectly with SMD's existing processes, offering an intuitive, easy-to-implement solution that was up and running quickly.
- Centralised procurement: All procurement data was combined in one platform, giving real-time visibility into project statuses, order approvals, and vendor performance.
- Faster, more efficient processes: ProcurePro eliminated the need for multiple spreadsheets, reducing administrative time and enabling faster procurement by 2-3 months.
- Improved vendor management: The ability to track and rate vendors' performance provided SMD with the insights they needed to make data-driven decisions and select the right subcontractors for each project.
SMD
Projects procured with ProcurePro
Manor High Sports Hall
Dunton Lower
About SMD Ltd
SMD Ltd is a forward-thinking contractor committed to delivering quality projects across multiple sectors, including specialised builds in education and even crematoria. SMD’s embrace of digital procurement has not only streamlined operations but also enhanced its ability to manage complex projects and win bids.