The Role of Procurement
Procurement in Napp is viewed as a strategic business process, because more
than half of Napp's cost base is from external third parties and therefore it
is essential to achieving Napp's business objectives.
Procurement in Napp
Procurement is a team activity between the Procurement team, based in
Cambridge, and the internal Customers and Stakeholders it serves.
Napp purchases a broad range of goods and services and we therefore adopt
different approaches based on the nature of the supply market and the nature
of the purchase. For example, we may:
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Invite competitive bids
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Develop strategic alliances with key suppliers
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Purchase electronically or with purchasing cards
Each supply arrangement will be underpinned with a contract, order, or supply
agreement, documenting specification, service levels quality, delivery,
contract duration and terms and conditions.
Our overriding objective is to ensure that we interact with the most talented
suppliers in the market place who can contribute to the sustained and
profitable growth of the business and deliver best value. Best value is
achieved by ensuring that we get the best return on our investment whether it
be buying a service or buying a product.
To ensure that we maximise value, we:
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Fully enable the supplier to ensure that they can maximise the contribution
they make to the business
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Develop and expand the relationship with high performing key suppliers
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Ensure that we achieve optimal cost effectiveness in all purchases that we make
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Develop quick, reliable and easy to use procurement processes
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Work with suppliers to provide innovative solutions to meet the needs of the
business
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Implement commercial arrangements which ensure that the delivery and quality
of goods and services purchased, meets our needs
Our Code of Business Conduct
Napp has a reputation for integrity and honesty in its trading. Every employee
involved in the procurement process has a part to play in maintaining this
reputation. The code is a description of what Napp deems to be acceptable,
professional business practice and is available on request. All staff involved
in the procurement process are therefore expected to adhere to this code We
also expect that our suppliers' behaviour will conform to these same standards.
Paying our Suppliers
Payment terms will be agreed with our suppliers before contract award. These
terms will be adhered to, unless agreed otherwise by both parties.
It is our policy to pay all suppliers to these agreed terms.
We will only be able to achieve this if:
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Suppliers submit invoices correctly and in a timely fashion
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Those involved with authorisation, within Napp, deal promptly with all
supplier invoices
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We employ suppliers that have the capability to invoice Napp in the preferred
manner (i.e. electronic billing)
It is our policy to inform suppliers promptly, if invoices are contested and,
therefore, withheld from payment, and to deal with supplier complaints
speedily.
Our Suppliers
Napp is looking to work with suppliers who:
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Are able to contribute to Napp's business requirements
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Can demonstrate optimal cost effectiveness in the products and services that
they provide
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Conform to the standards appropriate to the pharmaceutical sector
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Are open and honest, particularly in the management of supply problems
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Are financially stable
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Are looking for ways of improving products and services and providing
increased value
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Are comfortable working with Napp's teamworking culture
