Procurement as a Service

Right gear. Right price.Less of your time.

You do not need Managed IT to procure through EMPIST. We research options, manage the process, and deliver the right hardware and software so your team gets time back.

No Managed IT required
Outcomes

Buying IT without the research burden

Procurement should not become a side job for your team. We make it easy: research done, process managed, gear that fits.

  • We do the research

    Compatibility, role needs, and options that fit your environment. You are not stuck comparing SKUs and hoping the choice holds up.

  • We manage the process

    Quote, order, tracking, and delivery coordination sit with EMPIST. One path instead of vendor chase across inboxes.

  • Right gear, right price

    Recommendations sized to the work, with pricing leverage through vendor relationships. Not leftover catalog stock, and not a mystery markup.

How it fits

Standalone, or alongside EMPIST ops

Same standard. Use it the way your business buys.

  • Standalone

    You do not need Managed IT to procure through EMPIST. Buy the gear you need, with research and process handled for you.

  • With Managed or Co-Managed

    Procurement stays aligned with the stack we already know, so new hardware and licenses fit how you operate.

  • With Professional IT

    Pair sourcing with imaging, staging, and rollout when you want devices ready on day one, not sealed boxes.

How we work

Need, research, procure, ready

We own the hard parts so your people stay on the business.

  1. NeedTell us what people or systems need: roles, timing, constraints, and what “done” looks like.
  2. ResearchWe shortlist options that fit your environment and budget, and explain the tradeoffs in plain language.
  3. ProcureWe quote, order, and manage the process through delivery so your team is not stuck in vendor follow-up.
  4. ReadyGear arrives ready for work, with optional setup and a clear path into support or lifecycle planning.
What we source

Hardware, licenses, and the path between

  • Workstations, laptops, and accessories
  • Servers, storage, and networking
  • Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and business licensing
  • Security, backup, and related solutions
  • Optional leasing / hardware-as-a-service when CapEx is not the fit
  • Works with Managed IT, Co-Managed, Professional IT, or standalone
Related services

Stronger when paired with

Professional IT

Imaging, staging, and rollout when procurement should end with people ready to work.

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Managed IT

Ongoing ops for the stack you just equipped, when you want one partner after delivery.

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Hardware as a Service

Predictable refresh when leasing fits better than a big CapEx buy.

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Time back
We run the process.You keep the hours.

Research, quoting, and ordering managed for you. Right gear at the right price.

FAQ

Before you book a call

Standalone buying, pricing, and readiness.

01Do we need to be a Managed IT customer?
No. Procurement stands on its own. Many clients use it without Managed IT. If you already work with EMPIST for ops or projects, sourcing stays aligned with that stack.
02What does EMPIST actually handle?
Research, recommendations, quoting, ordering, and process management through delivery. The goal is the right gear at the right price with less of your time spent chasing vendors.
03Will devices show up ready to use?
They can. Pair procurement with Professional IT for imaging, staging, and rollout when you want day-one productivity, not sealed boxes.
04How do you get better pricing?
Vendor relationships and volume across clients help us source competitively for SMB budgets. We recommend what fits, not what is left in a catalog.
05Can you help with licenses as well as hardware?
Yes. Hardware, licensing, and common business software can move through the same process so purchasing is not split across five vendors.

Ready for procurement that frees up your team?

Tell us what you need to buy. We'll research options, manage the process, and quote the right gear at the right price.

No Managed IT required

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