Procurement

Automate Your Procurement

Eliminate manual procurement with a custom automation workflow. Built by Harvard-educated experts, our solutions save mid-market Australian businesses 12+ hours/week on average.

12+ hours/week
Time saved
$2,500+/month
Cost reduction
98%
Client retention
2 weeks
First prototype

The Problem

Manual procurement creates these challenges for businesses.

Delays in procurement create bottlenecks that ripple across other business functions

Compliance and audit requirements around procurement add yet another layer of manual work

Tracking procurement progress requires chasing people through email, chat, and spreadsheets

Manual procurement wastes hours every week that your team could spend on higher-value work

Automated Workflow

Here is how we automate your procurement end to end.

1

Requisition

Submit purchase requisitions with item details, quantity, and preferred supplier.

  • Tool: Google Sheets
  • Action: Submit requisition
2

Supplier Comparison

Compare quotes from approved suppliers based on price, lead time, and quality.

  • Tool: Google Sheets
  • Action: Compare suppliers
3

Approval

Route to the appropriate approver based on spend category and amount.

  • Tool: Zapier
  • Action: Get approval
4

Purchase Order

Generate and send purchase orders to selected suppliers automatically.

  • Tool: Xero
  • Action: Create PO
5

Delivery Tracking

Track order status and flag overdue deliveries for follow-up.

  • Tool: Zapier
  • Action: Track delivery
6

Receipt & Matching

Match received goods to purchase orders and approve for payment.

  • Tool: Xero
  • Action: Match receipt

Tools Involved

We connect these tools into a seamless automated workflow.

Google Sheets
Zapier
Xero
Email
Slack

Benefits

What you gain when you automate procurement.

Save 12+ hours/week on Procurement

Eliminate manual steps in your procurement workflow. Your team gets back hours every week to focus on growth and customer service.

Consistent Procurement Every Time

Remove variability from your procurement process. Whether it is your best performer or newest hire, the outcome is identical and audit-ready.

Fast Return on Procurement Investment

With 12+ hours/week of time reclaimed, most businesses see measurable ROI within weeks. Reinvest those hours into revenue-generating activities instead of manual procurement.

Cleaner Data Across Your Procurement Workflow

Automated procurement means data enters your systems once, correctly. Eliminate duplicate entries, formatting inconsistencies, and stale records.

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