Procurement for International Schools
Let us Become your Trusted School Supply Partner
At Takumi Associates we are pleased to announce this additional service available to our clients effective December 1, 2020.
We view the procurement function at international schools as critical in completing the mission of both the educators and the stakeholders. Getting the right supplies from across the globe at the best price on time and in perfect condition is not easy. We know the process of ordering from multiple vendors, making payments, clearing customs and tracking those shipments is quite an undertaking. We can help you complete this task with our team of experienced professionals.
Our Value Add
Our value to your school is providing you our expertise in procuring the goods you want from the vendors you choose at the best price and without all the hassles. We are able to consolidate your orders at our warehouse in California, and send to you in bulk at the best shipping or air rates. Our staff in Asia and in America have been doing this function for schools for 20+ years.
The Process
You choose the vendors and products you need, and we get the best price quotes
You choose the vendors and products you need, and we get the best price quotes
You choose the vendors and products you need, and we get the best price quotes
Decide what you need from U.S. based suppliers. We handle getting the best price quotes and providing that to you. Our discounts with many vendors are much better than a school can get on their own, so your price is assured to be good.
Consolidated order placement & billing & receiving
You choose the vendors and products you need, and we get the best price quotes
You choose the vendors and products you need, and we get the best price quotes
Once the orders are placed, we take care of settlement with the vendor and get your supplies shipped to our U.S. warehouse. We provide you with one invoice for all the goods and shipping costs.
Shipments directly to your school on time
You choose the vendors and products you need, and we get the best price quotes
Shipments directly to your school on time
We provide shipping via sea or air and can ensure goods arrive when you need them. Together with our logistics partners we have vast experience in clearing customs in most Asian countries and we know how to deal with school-related goods.
Sample of our School Supply Partners
Available to you via Takumi
