Five capabilities. One accountable sourcing partner.
From a single hard-to-find part to a large-scale project of significant complexity — every engagement runs through the same disciplined sourcing process.
OEM Sourcing
Built from years of experience in procurement services, HPI has developed an extensive network of industry contacts comprising 2,000+ OEMs, distributors and engineers across the UK, Europe and the United States.
We source direct from manufacturers and authorised distributorships — not grey-market resellers — so warranty, spec compliance and traceability stay intact on every order.
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Direct manufacturer relationships
Verified OEM and authorised-distributor channels only.
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Single items to large-scale projects
Same sourcing discipline whether it's one part or a full turnaround package.
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Global reach, local execution
Quick turnaround for time-sensitive deliveries, including remote sites.
Procurement Support
We consult with clients, tailoring our supply chain approach to their specific business and operational needs — then utilise integrated procurement, logistics and warehousing processes to ensure end-to-end supply efficiency.
Think of HPI as an extension of your procurement desk: one point of contact managing a fragmented vendor landscape on your behalf.
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Vendor consolidation
Simplify and consolidate vendor relationships into a single accountable channel.
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Logistics & warehousing
Integrated handling from confirmed order through to site delivery.
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Reduced working capital
Buy against confirmed lead times instead of holding precautionary stock.
When "12–18 weeks" isn't an option, we run the alternative path.
Standard OEM lead times are the default position, not the ceiling. We query multiple verified channels in parallel and surface the fastest route that still meets spec.
| Requirement Type | Typical Standard Lead Time | HPI-Sourced Lead Time* |
|---|---|---|
| Standard replacement parts | 4–8 weeks | 1–2 weeks |
| Hydraulic / pump assemblies | 14–18 weeks | 4–6 weeks |
| Discontinued / legacy components | Often unavailable | Cross-referenced alternative sourced |
| Large-scale project procurement | Varies by scope | Benchmarked & consolidated timeline |
*Indicative — confirmed per requirement after sourcing and benchmarking.
Benchmarking
Before you renew a contract or accept a quoted lead time, we benchmark it. Your existing supplier terms — price, lead time, minimum order quantities — are checked against live market positioning across our OEM network.
The result is a clear picture of whether your current sourcing arrangement is still competitive, or whether there's a better-positioned OEM channel available.
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Price benchmarking
Compare current supplier pricing against live OEM network positioning.
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Lead-time benchmarking
Validate whether quoted timelines reflect the fastest available path.
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Reliability benchmarking
Assess supplier consistency and delivery performance history.
Single-vendor lock-in is a risk we design around.
When a part is discontinued, a supplier can't meet a deadline, or a single-vendor relationship becomes a liability, we identify equivalent OEM and cross-reference alternatives — qualified before you need them, not after.
Discontinued parts, single-source vendor risk, sudden lead-time blowouts, quality or reliability issues with an existing supplier, or a requirement your current vendor list simply doesn't cover.
Yes — cross-reference options are matched against original specification and, where applicable, sourced through authorised OEM or distributor channels rather than unverified resellers.
Yes. Most clients keep existing vendor relationships in place and use HPI as the benchmarking and overflow sourcing layer, expanding into full procurement support over time.