Guided Buying

Guided Buying refers to features within e-procurement systems that steer users towards compliant purchasing choices, preferred suppliers, and contracted items. It simplifies the buying experience for non-procurement professionals while ensuring adherence to corporate policies and agreements.

Guided buying mechanisms include:

• Preferred supplier highlighting
• Contracted item visibility
• Policy-based approval workflows
• Budget checks and alerts
• Simplified forms for common requests
• Integration with punchout catalogs and marketplaces
• Contextual help and policy reminders

By making the compliant purchasing path the easiest path, guided buying solutions increase spend under management, reduce maverick spending, leverage negotiated savings, and improve the overall user experience for employees making routine purchases.