Urgent parts in 24–72 hours
Get qualified quotes for urgent parts, PPAP samples, and bridge production—with full documentation and governance.
Speed with governance
Qualified quotes in 24–72 hours—with full documentation, PPAP support, and audit trails intact.
No hidden commissions
Transparent service fee only—no mark-ups or supplier kickbacks.
Audit-ready outputs
Traceable sources, versioned files, and decision logs packaged for handover.
Automotive-grade controls
APQP/PPAP steps respected with risk gates applied at every milestone.
When to use it
Teams trigger Spot Buy when timelines shrink but compliance requirements stay firm.
Scope
What we handle
Drawing-based, high-dependency parts where governance and launch timelines are critical.
Drawing-based machined, cast, sheet metal, or additive parts
PPAP sample lots with FAIR/ISIR support as needed
Tooling spares or bridge production support
Localization or launch bridge buys
Obsolescence and last-time orders with documentation continuity
Delivery
What’s included
Every deliverable lands ready for procurement, quality, and finance without re-formatting.
Qualified supplier shortlist with capability, capacity, and compliance checks
Standardised RFQ package covering drawings, specifications, and volumes
Normalised quotes with total cost and risk commentary
Quality path support across PPAP, IMDS, and documentation
Tracked communication, approvals, and optional PO execution
Governance
Speed without compromising controls
Urgent coverage still passes through audit gates, approvals, and documentation flows so every decision stays accountable.
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No hidden commissions
Transparent service fee only—no mark-ups or supplier kickbacks.
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Audit-ready outputs
Traceable sources, versioned files, and decision logs packaged for handover.
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Automotive-grade controls
APQP/PPAP steps respected with risk gates applied at every milestone.
Workflow
Six governed steps from intake to delivery
Each step has defined owners, inputs, and approvals so urgent coverage still ships with a full audit trail.
01
Intake
Submit drawings, specs, timing, and compliance needs.
02
Match
We verify capable suppliers across target regions.
03
RFQ
Standardised packages launch the same day where feasible.
04
Evaluate
Quotes are normalised with cost, lead time, and risk commentary.
05
Commit
Select the supplier; we support PO placement if required.
06
Close-out
Documentation, PPAP, and learnings archived for reuse.
Modules for urgent sourcing coverage
Layer managed services and rapid-response teams on top of Spot Buy when programmes require extra capacity.
Managed services
Tactical Procurement Support
Runs day-to-day purchasing operations from requisition to payment.
Managed services
Task Force (Q-Topics)
Deploys rapid-response teams for urgent procurement challenges.
Managed services
Spot Buying
Executes quick-turn buys at market speed for urgent needs.
Managed services
Expedited Procurement
Delivers accelerated sourcing for time-critical or single events.
Spot Buy FAQs
Clarity on how our rapid, AI-assisted sourcing service plugs into urgent programs.