2020-2021 Purchasing Guide Volume 1

Buyers Access Overview

Buyers Access provides a full service purchasing department and support infrastructure that can deliver significant and sustainable cost saving while actually reducing the workload of property and management staff. All these moving parts work in tandem. From best value products to standardized programs, Buyers Access gives you all the tools you need to make smart purchasing decisions for your property.

Buyers Access Purchasing Program Supports customers to drive standardization, compliance, and deliver customized solutions that provide significant benefits and savings to your company.

Online Ordering Buyers Access provides a comprehensive online purchasing platform.

• Multiple vendor ordering • Shopping lists • Purchasing histories • Easy to use product searches • Online catalogs

• Simplified product lists and inventory • Professional purchasing support

• Simple online ordering • Consolidated vendor lists • Ongoing training

Leveraged Purchasing Buyers Access will develop a fully integrated solution to help you exceed your business goals. • Average increase in NOI of over $50 per unit per year • Lower prices • Best value products • Price audits • Bulk bids • Increased value through compliance Account Management The programs that best address the goals of our members are different for everyone. Since no one business is identical to another, neither are the solutions. Your dedicated Account Manager will: • Review and analyze current program and purchasing behaviors • Implement a customized purchasing solution • Provide support, monitor and report on your customized program

Member Services The Buyers Access Member Services team provides expertise in the following: • Product searches • Special requests/price checks • Bulk purchases • Bid solicitation/contractor services • Training

Bidders Access Bidders Access is a cloud based platform used to quickly create RFQ’s for products, services, and materials. • Standardize RFQ's and RFP's, utilize automated emails, and track responses real time. • Centralize communication process, document management and vendor information. • Everything needed in 3 easy steps 1) Buyer creates a detailed RFQ 2) Vendors submit detailed costs/bids 3) Buyer compares standardized results and awards work

Buyers Access • 1777 South Harrison Street, Suite 300 • Denver, Colorado 80210 Phone 800.445.9169 • Fax 303.991.5588 • www.buyersaccess.com