From scramble to strategy
When engineering, quality, or launch teams need parts fast, every day counts. Spot Buy turns a weeks-long scramble into a governed, auditable process that delivers qualified quotes in 24–72 hours and on-time parts—without sacrificing compliance.
What we handle
Complex, drawing-based direct materials with automotive-grade compliance requirements
Drawing-based parts & prototypes (machined, turned, cast, sheet metal, additive)
PPAP sample lots (Level 3 standard), FAIR/ISIR on request
Tooling spares & quick-turn inserts (bridge/repair)
Pilot & bridge buys during launch or localization
Obsolescence & last-time buys with documentation continuity
What's included
Complete end-to-end service with full transparency and control
Rapid supplier shortlist (region-aware; NA/EMEA/APAC) with capability & capacity checks
Clean RFQ package (drawings, specs, PPAP/IMDS expectations, volumes, delivery windows)
Quote normalization & TCO (price, lead, logistics, duties, risk)
Quality & compliance path (PPAP pack, IMDS help, CoC/CoO/HTS, labeling)
PO execution options (your PO or SUMEDIAN as agent-of-record)
Live status & audit trail (messages, decisions, files)
SLAs
Clear commitments with expedite options where feasible
Short-list + initial quotes (scope dependent)
Launch of RFQ to pre-qualified suppliers
Typical prototype lead time (supplier/process dependent)
Expedites available where feasible
Governance you can trust
Built for automotive-grade transparency and compliance
No hidden commissions
Transparent service fee only.
Audit-ready outputs
Traceable sources, versioned files, decision logs.
Automotive-grade controls
APQP/PPAP steps respected; risk gates applied.
When to use Spot Buy
Recognize these signals? It's time to accelerate your sourcing
Line-down risk
PPAP/FAIR dates slipping
Tooling damage
DV/PV plan changes
Obsolescence notice
Localization bridge
How it works
Six streamlined steps from intake to delivery
Intake
Drop drawings/specs; define delivery window & compliance asks.
Match
We shortlist capable suppliers by process, material, certs, and region.
RFQ
Standardized package; suppliers get crystal-clear asks.
Evaluate
Apples-to-apples quotes with risks and trade-offs.
Commit
You pick; we place the order and govern through delivery.
Close-out
Docs archived (PPAP, IMDS, CoC), learnings captured.
FAQs
Common questions about our Spot Buy service