Purchasing software enables the management of all a company’s purchasing processes. The first people to be affected by this software are buyers, validating buyers (purchasing managers) and suppliers.
Objectives of eProcurement software?
Implementing Purchasing software has many advantages not only for the Purchasing Department, but also for the entire company. Here are five of its main advantages:
- Centralizing order processing
- Improving the order tracking system
- Analyzing expenses
- Automating processes
- Improving communication
- Facilitating the management of tenders
How to use eProcurement software?
Purchasing software provides real-time access to order information including:
- Analytics
- Inventory management
- Supply chain collaboration
- Contracting
- Shipping notification
- Invoice registration
- Payments
The functions of a Purchasing software allow users to reach its main objective – simplifying the purchasing processes of a company.
Examples of different eProcurement solutions
Here are some of the eProcurement solutions on the market:
- Ivalua
- Synertrade
- SAP Ariba
- Jaggaer
- Oracle
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is eProcurement?+
eProcurement is the process of managing contracts and purchases electronically, without physical presence, from order requests to signature and payment, using specialised digital platforms.
What are the main benefits of eProcurement?+
Centralised orders, process automation, real-time spend analysis, better order tracking and faster communication between buyers, approvers and suppliers.