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Procurement Control

Complete visibility and control from requisition to receipt. Supplier management, multi-level approvals, landed cost allocation, and AI-driven spend intelligence ensure every purchasing decision is authorised, accurately costed, and reflected in inventory the moment goods arrive.

Supplier management & scorecards

Comprehensive supplier profiles with contact details, payment terms, and performance history in one place. Scorecards track delivery times, quality metrics, and pricing competitiveness, turning vendor selection from a gut call into a data-driven decision.

Purchase workflow & approvals

Requisitions flow through multi-level approval hierarchies based on value, category, and cost centre, automatically with no manual routing. Budget checks run at requisition stage, not after the order is placed. Every override is documented with a full audit trail.

Three-way matching & payment control

Purchase orders, goods receipts, and supplier invoices are matched automatically. Discrepancies surface immediately for resolution, preventing duplicate payments, short-payments, and supplier disputes. Batch payment scheduling and early-payment discount capture keep cash flow optimised.

Landed cost allocation

Freight, customs duties, insurance, and handling charges are distributed across purchase receipts automatically, giving the true cost of every item before it reaches the shelf. Landed cost per unit feeds directly into inventory valuation and margin calculations.

Spend analytics & AI insights

Track procurement spend by category, supplier, and time period with filtering down to individual purchase orders. Machine learning identifies cost-saving opportunities, detects supplier risk patterns, and predicts optimal reorder timing. Budget versus actual reporting surfaces overspend before period close.

Quality management & subcontracting

Incoming goods go through configurable inspection workflows before stock is posted. Non-conformances are recorded against the supplier with corrective action tracking. For subcontracted work, material issuance, work order management, and finished goods receipt are tracked end-to-end with costs allocated accurately.