procurement insights
Streamlined request approval
Keep purchases moving by sending requests to the right person instantly. Fast decisions, full control, no roadblocks.
Faster approvals mean smarter decisions
Stay compliant without the hassle
Automatically route purchase requests to the right approvers to avoid security, legal, or financial risks.
No more delays, just smooth collaboration
Assign tasks where they matter. Upgrading a license? No need for IT approval. Buying new software that connects to your ERP? IT is looped in automatically to keep things efficient and secure.
Approval paths that fit every situation
Customise approvals to match your process. Automatically approve smaller purchases, loop in IT for software requests, and ensure every decision goes through the right people.
Smart, not complicated
Our flexible workflows are easy to set up, easy to adapt and always in your control, preventing you from constantly reconfiguring.
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Optimising spend, one blog at a time
Frequently
asked questions
What are request approvals?
Request approvals are the process of reviewing and authorising purchase requests before they proceed, ensuring that they align with internal policies and budgets. Approvals ensure that the right stakeholders validate the purchase to avoid unnecessary spending or risks.
How can request approval reduce financial, legal, and security risks?
Request approvals ensure that purchase requests are reviewed by relevant departments, such as finance, legal, or IT, depending on the nature of the request. This prevents unauthorised spending, mitigates legal liabilities, and ensures IT security compliance by involving the right experts in the approval process.
How does the system ensure the involvement of the right person at the right time?
The system uses workflows to route requests to the appropriate individuals based on predefined criteria, such as purchase amount, type of tool, or department.
How does the system handle changes in internal policies or compliance requirements?
The system allows for easy updates to approval workflows and criteria to reflect changes in internal policies or compliance requirements. This ensures that new legal, financial, or security standards are automatically applied to all future purchase requests, maintaining compliance without disrupting the procurement process.
How do request approvals help with compliance?
It applies customised approval paths, ensuring that all purchase requests meet security, legal, and financial requirements. For example, finance can review high-value purchases, while IT checks new software for security compliance.
How do approval workflows prevent bottlenecks in the approval process?
Approval workflows prevent bottlenecks by ensuring that only the necessary approvers are involved based on the request type, reducing unnecessary delays while still ensuring the right people are informed when needed.
Can the system involve multiple departments for a single request?
Yes, multiple departments can be involved for a single request.