Transparency, equal opportunities, open communication and competitiveness in supplier selection and contracting processes are integral to supply chain management at SAAM Terminals. The company evaluates supplier performance based on established standards and criteria, encouraging continuous improvement for both parties.
Supplier relations
SAAM Terminals aims to ensure our suppliers and contractors know and share our values and manage their business in an ethical, legal and socially responsible manner. To that end, its Supplier Relations Code provides a common framework of principles, mechanisms and devices to build proper relationships.
The process of selecting and contracting of suppliers and contractors is governed by guidelines and policies that align technical, environmental, fiscal, economic, legal and ethical values. The process is subject to the applicable labor and social security requirements and abides by the current legislation in the places where it operates. The SAAM Terminals Code of Ethics also applies.
Supplier Relationship Code
Document outlining the good practices expected of suppliers.
Registration Form
Document listing the minimum supplier information to be registered in our database.
Bank Account Certificate
Document formally accrediting the supplier’s bank account. Only for electronic payments.
Acceptance of Supplier Relationship Code
Document that accredits the reading and agreement of the Supplier Relationship Code SAAM S.A.
Purchasing process
SAAM Terminals is committed to fulfilling the payment terms agreed with each supplier. The company pays particular attention to its SME suppliers and local entrepreneurs, to whom it issues payment within 30 days of invoice receipt.
SUPPLIERS FAQs
Becoming a SAAM supplier is very simple: submit your information and the requested documents in “Supplier Registration Documents.”
- A signed copy of our Supplier Relationship Code indicating your commitment to abide by it.
- Completed registration form.
- Bank account certificate (only for electronic payments).
The payment term is as agreed prior to the linking, always respecting the corresponding national regulations.
Important: The count begins with the correct receipt of the invoice.
If you need more information check the document “Supplier Payments.”
To inquire about the status of your payments, please get in touch with your contact person within the company or send an email to contacto.proveedores@saamterminals.com
If you have any questions about unpaid invoices, please get in touch with your contact person within the company or send an email to contacto.proveedores@saamterminals.com
Want to be a SAAM Terminals supplier?
If you are interested in becoming a SAAM Terminals supplier, use this space to link to your company. Attach the required information and documents for inclusion in our database.