Frequently Asked Questions

Why would a Hotel Owner/Developer need a Procurement Agent?

• Experience in the Market

• Knowledge of Contract Types

• Project Management Skills

• Experience with Foreign Purchasing

• Knowledge of Contract Provisions

• Creation of Market Sourcing Strategies

• Management of Purchasing Processes

• Knowledge of Freight Logistics

• Project Wrap-Up.

At what phase of the project should you hire a procurement agent?

A Procurement Agent should be hired during the planning stage of the project when the Design/Architectural and Project Management Team are being established. The Procurement Agent will make significant contributions to the planning process and will assist in the preliminary budget development; we can also provide project scheduling and lend technical expertise to FF&E specification selections.