Procurement software

The procurement process is error-prone and often presents many uncertainties for those involved.

One often only realises that the procurement policy has not been fully adhered to at the point of invoice processing. The Spend Cloud’s procurement software automates this process, which makes it simple, transparent and clear for all involved. Ready for approval to take place in advance and ambiguities in procurement policy being a thing of the past?

Advantages of procurement software

Prior control over ordering habits, define the ordering options, items and suppliers from whom employees may buy in advance. This brings the approval process forward to an earlier stage and the procurement policy is complied with automatically.

Employees can simply order from preselected suppliers. Budget holders can approve invoices with a single click via app or desktop.

The combination with the Spend Cloud’s invoice processing software enables automatic recognition and approval of invoices by means of 3-way matching. This makes the Purchase to Pay process even more efficient. Did you know we use artificial intelligence like Autosuggest to support this? 

The built-in analysis feature is linked to suppliers, so you can easily carry out analyses of the procurement process. The top 25 suppliers based on procurement volume, or procurement figures per product group are just some examples of analyses that can easily be carried out with this functionality.

More information

Catalogue management, over 100 available OCI links and far more, view all the features of our procurement software on the fact sheet.

Procurement management, how does it work?

1. Preparation

You establish the ordering habits, items, and suppliers employees may purchase from in advance.

Employees have three ways of compiling an order via the procurement software:
1. In the supplier’s webshop by means of an OCI punch-out connection
2. From the internal catalogue
3. Via an order form

2. Approval

When ordering from suppliers’ webshops or the internal catalogue, employees only see items they are permitted to order. That way, the procurement policy is automatically adhered to and no checks are required on these orders. The procurement software shows in advance which orders require approval, which then go to the right person automatically.

3. Order placement

The order is automatically placed with the supplier after approval.

4. Checks

The order placer and authorised colleagues can view the order status at any time. After checking whether the whole order was delivered in full, it is registered in the Spend Cloud and the invoice can be processed.

5. 3-way-matching

The combination with the Spend Cloud’s invoice processing software enables automatic recognition and approval of invoices by means of 3-way matching.
The Spend Cloud checks whether the purchase order, registered delivery and invoice match one another. If this is the case, the invoice is approved automatically.

1. Preparation

You establish the ordering habits, items, and suppliers employees may purchase from in advance.

Employees have three ways of compiling an order via the procurement software:
1. In the supplier’s webshop by means of an OCI punch-out connection
2. From the internal catalogue
3. Via an order form

2. Approval

When ordering from suppliers’ webshops or the internal catalogue, employees only see items they are permitted to order. That way, the procurement policy is automatically adhered to and no checks are required on these orders. The procurement software shows in advance which orders require approval, which then go to the right person automatically.

 

3. Order placement

The order is automatically placed with the supplier after approval.

4. Checks

The order placer and authorised colleagues can view the order status at any time. After checking whether the whole order was delivered in full, it is registered in the Spend Cloud and the invoice can be processed.

5. 3-way-matching

The combination with the Spend Cloud’s invoice processing software enables automatic recognition and approval of invoices by means of 3-way matching.
The Spend Cloud checks whether the purchase order, registered delivery and invoice match one another. If this is the case, the invoice is approved automatically.

The procurement process is part of Spend Cloud Purchase to Pay. The software integrates seamlessly with the Spend Cloud’s invoice processing and contract management software. Curious how this helps achieve ‘touchless’ invoice processing? Read more on the Purchase to Pay page

More information

Catalogue management, over 100 available OCI links and far more, have a look at all the features of our procurement software in the factsheet. 

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One Spend Cloud, 5 modules

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Procurement

The Procurement module streamlines the procurement process and offers control over employees’ ordering habits. Combining the Procurement module with the Invoicing and Contract Management modules gives you control over the whole Purchase-to-Pay process within a single Spend Cloud.

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Invoice Processing

The Spend Cloud’s digital invoicing gives your organisation insight, oversight and control over this time-consuming process. Combining the Invoicing module with the Procurement and Contract Management modules gives you control over the whole Purchase-to-Pay process within a single Spend Cloud.

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Contract Management

The Contract Management module is part of the Spend Cloud. This module makes management of contracts simple and transparent and prevents undesirable contract extensions. Combining it with the Procurement and Invoicing modules ensures the whole Purchase-to-Pay process can be managed within a single Spend Cloud.

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Cash & Card

With the Cash & Card module, employees receive payment cards for their business expenses. These cards can be fully controlled by the organisation itself. This offers convenience for employees, and control and oversight for the organisation. Combining the Cash & Card module with other modules enables management of all expenditure streams within a single Spend Cloud.

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Expense Claims

The Expense Claim module makes claiming expenses a clear and streamlined process. Combining the Expanse Claim module with other modules in a single Spend Cloud enables central management of all expenditure streams.

Read more about Expense Claims

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More information about procurement software?

Catalogue management, over 100 available OCI links and far more, view all the features of our procurement software on the fact sheet.