proQtech | Procurement. Quality. Technology.

Q: Is procurement the same as purchasing?

Not entirely. While the term purchasing generally refers to the operational aspects (ordering, delivery, incoming goods), procurement also covers strategic functions such as supplier identification , contract negotiation, process optimization , and cost management .

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Our core competencies & service areas

An overview of our services as a global sourcing specialist for high-quality technology products. Select a service area.

Global Sourcing

Establish sources of supply & maintain quality standards.

Benefit from proQtech’s long-standing expertise and global network for high-quality strategic procurement solutions – even when you need short-term access to critical components. We help you tap into global sourcing markets efficiently and build stable supply chains.

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Worldwide partnerships with trading partners & OEMs
Pre-qualified, regularly evaluated suppliers
Traceable origin & verified authenticity

Shortage Management

Avoid production delays & ensure supply reliability.

Especially in times of ongoing shortages, supply risks, and delivery uncertainties, proQtech ensures that your company has access to the required components, parts, and materials at the right time – reliably, efficiently, and embedded in stable procurement processes.

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Early warning system for component shortages
Fast response times, even for short-term requirements
Access to hard-to-source components

Obsolescence Management

Reduce risks in a predictable way & avoid discontinuations.

Obsolescence management at proQtech focuses on the planned reduction of risks arising from changes or discontinuations of components. This is how we continue to reliably source discontinued components.

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Sourcing of discontinued components
Strategic planning instead of ad hoc purchases

Buffer Stock

Eliminate fluctuations & secure liquidity.

Eliminate unforeseen supply fluctuations and secure additional liquidity. Reserve a space in our ESD-certified buffer stock.

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ESD-certified logistics center
Drying, dry packing & nitrogen packaging
Planning reliability for your production

Cost Savings

Reduce costs through access to the global secondary market.

The objective of our global sourcing division is to align your procurement strategy in a way that generates measurable long-term cost advantages. In close collaboration with your purchasing team, we tap into the global secondary market, optimize the entire procurement process, and thereby achieve a sustainable reduction of your procurement and supply costs.

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Access to the global secondary market
Fair pricing & transparent processes
Verified authenticity of every delivery

Where proQtech comes in

Do you recognize these challenges?

These are the challenges you must overcome as a successful manufacturing company.

Avoid shortages & surprise price increases

You’re not sure: How can we avoid production bottlenecks while ensuring that we don’t have to procure critical components at exorbitant prices?

Prevention leaves nothing to chance.

Prevent supply chain problems

Volatile supply chains are a real threat to ongoing production. The fact that many materials and parts are not readily available makes the situation even more difficult. You ask yourself: How can we strategically ensure that this doesn’t become a permanent condition?

A clear strategy, not a permanent crisis.

Ensure component quality

You buy on the semiconductor market and ask yourself the same question every time: How can we ensure the authenticity of the components? Can we trust that the goods come from authorized sources?

Verified origin, documented quality.

First step toward a solution

Our proven “early warning system” for component shortages.

A first step toward a solution is the use of our proven “early warning system” for component shortages. Get in touch with us. Together, we will analyze your current situation and derive recommendations for the next steps.

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Quality Assurance

Every incoming shipment goes through five inspection steps.

In our in-house quality lab, every delivery is inspected and documented as standard. This ensures that only flawless components enter your supply chain.

Step 01Inspect
Visual inspection of component markings, pins, and packaging.
Step 02Verify
3D microscopy of the components and acetone wipe test.
Step 03Compare
Comparison of the component labels with the original manufacturer labels.
Step 04Photograph
Photographic records for complete traceability.
Step 05Document
Detailed documentation of the components and inspection results.

Your Advantages

Why companies turn to proQtech.

Long-standing & trusted relationships with selected suppliers make us a top expert in the distribution and procurement of electronic components and parts. For us, it goes without saying that goods come from authorized sources, ensuring the traceability and authenticity of components – supported by a certified quality management system and clearly structured procurement processes.

This way, we provide companies from a wide range of industries with reliable solutions for the secure supply of critical materials – even in cases of short-term demand. Especially in critical supply situations, our customers benefit from dependable structures, fast response times, and secure flows of goods – regardless of industry, product, or location of demand.

Reliable supply – promised and delivered.

Through our international network of selected suppliers and procurement partners, we are able as an independent distributor to locate electronic components and parts that are no longer available through traditional supply chains.

Ensuring component quality.

Intensive incoming goods inspections, ongoing monitoring of relevant batches, and audited procurement processes at proQtech ensure the authenticity, functionality, and quality of all delivered components.

Partnership-based & customized support.

We see our customer relationships as strategic partnerships and ensure optimal, individualized support with our procurement team. Fair pricing, transparent processes, and open communication are a matter of course for us.

Partnership-based collaboration — **Long-standing & trusted relationships**With trading partners and OEMs worldwide

Packaged components in the ESD logistics center — **ESD-certified logistics center**Fast and smooth processing of your orders

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Get to know proQtech.

Who is proQtech and how can we support you? Find out in just 2 minutes and 19 seconds.

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Who’s behind it

A competent & reliable team with more than 30 years of industry experience.

Strong and internationally positioned. Together, our procurement team works hand in hand to ensure smooth processes, efficient operations, and sustainable solutions. Dreieich, just outside Frankfurt am Main.

“Our long-standing team at proQtech is there for you every day to deliver just one thing: Commitment and quality at the highest level.“

Gerd BrügelCEO

As a reliable company, we look forward to working with you. You can rely on our commitment.

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How we work together

Here’s how you can work with proQtech.

We look forward to advising you. Getting started is free and non-binding.

Step 1Arrange a free consultation.
Simply click “Book a call” and choose a 15-minute slot.
Step 2Choose your appointment.
And we’ll meet – in person in Dreieich or online.
Step 3Individual consultation.
Together, we’ll find out how proQtech can best support you.

Questions & Answers

Everything you need to know about our procurement solutions.

Here you’ll find the key information at a glance. Can’t find your question? Get in touch with us.

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The definition of procurement – in German “Beschaffung” – covers the entire sourcing process of a company: from identifying requirements and selecting suitable suppliers and vendors to the delivery of goods and products and their ongoing monitoring in terms of quality, quantity, cost, and lead time. As a strategic function of supply chain management, procurement also includes planning, analysis, and control – extending far beyond basic purchasing.

Thanks to a global network of OEM, franchise, and specialized distributors, combined with AI-supported market screening, proQtech identifies alternative sources within just a few hours. An experienced procurement manager or buyer then negotiates the offers, checks incoming goods in cooperation with the lab, and coordinates delivery. Framework and quality assurance agreements, paired with buffer stock capacities, guarantee deadlines, availability, and specification compliance – even for “hard-to-find” components.

While a purchasing manager often compares only individual offers, proQtech’s team leverages an AI-supported network of OEM and distributor sources across Asia, Europe, and the USA, built up over 30 years. This enables faster identification of hard-to-source components, secured quantities, and reduced costs – supported by framework and quality assurance agreements as well as buffer stock. A clear example of efficient services in modern procurement.

The warehouse acts as a “buffer building”: proQtech pre-finances the entire framework order, stores the goods in a climate-controlled & ESD-safe environment, and delivers partial quantities on schedule. This safeguards liquidity, minimizes lead times and transport risks, and ensures consistent quality of critical materials.

Not entirely. While the term purchasing generally refers to the operational aspects (ordering, delivery, incoming goods), procurement also covers strategic functions such as supplier identification, contract negotiation, process optimization, and cost management.

Industries such as electronics, machinery and plant engineering, automotive, chemicals, construction – as well as any business highly dependent on global supply chains.

We understand your high demands for logistics, transparent processes, and short-term availability. As an experienced partner in the distribution and procurement of electronic components, proQtech stands for maximum value, reliable sourcing, and sustainable supply – even for critical components and urgent requirements. Our customers benefit from well-established workflows, stable supply chains, and a procurement approach that combines cost efficiency, planning reliability, and genuine flexibility. Our ESD-certified logistics center ensures your orders are processed quickly and smoothly.

An ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system combines X-ray, XRF, and functional testing with full traceability of each lot – from the source to your goods-in department. This ensures that proQtech only delivers tested, originally packaged components, parts, and products from authorized supplier sources.

Careers at proQtech

Kickstart your career at proQtech!

Welcome to proQtech, where your talent and passion meet limitless opportunities. Here, it’s not only about what you can already do, but also about where you want to go.

Whether you are an experienced buyer, procurement manager, or just starting out in purchasing and procurement – at proQtech you’ll find exciting career opportunities in technical sourcing with clearly defined responsibilities, long-term development prospects, and fair compensation. You already have professional experience or are looking to enter a future-proof field? Then proQtech is the right place for you. We welcome committed talents with a passion for procurement and technology.

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