Procure-to-Pay

Centralize your supplier catalogs and simplify recurring purchases

The SEMS Marketplace / E-Catalogue module lets employees search, compare and select products or services from supplier catalogs previously referenced and negotiated by the Procurement Department.

Fully integrated into the Procure-to-Pay process, it turns the selection of an item into a structured purchase request, compliant with contracts, available budgets and the company's approval workflows.

  • 🛒Simplified purchasing
  • 💰Negotiated pricing applied
  • 🗂️Centralized catalogs
👥Built for Procurement, Business and Finance teams
Key capabilities

What Marketplace / E-Catalog enables

With an intuitive interface, similar to professional marketplaces, users search, compare and buy independently, within a framework controlled by Procurement.

Multi-criteria search

Search for a product, service or supplier in just a few clicks.

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Browse by category

Browse catalogs by purchasing category and sub-category.

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Detailed item sheets

View product sheets, pricing and negotiated terms.

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Offer comparison

Compare the available offers before making your choice.

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Multi-item cart

Add several items or services to the same cart.

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Quantities and options

Select the quantities and options offered by the supplier.

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One-click purchase request

Create a structured purchase request directly from the cart.

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Tracking through receipt

Follow the progress of the request through to receipt of the items.

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From cart to supplier order

A fully digital purchasing journey

Catalog information is automatically carried over from the purchase request to the purchase order, reducing re-entry and securing the entire Procure-to-Pay process.

1

Search

Search the supplier catalog.

2

Cart

Add your items or services to the cart.

3

Purchase request

Create a purchase request with the items in the cart.

4

Budget check

Verification of rules and available budgets.

5

Approval workflow

Approval according to the defined rules.

6

Purchase order

Automatic generation of the purchase order to the supplier.

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Receipt

Delivery tracking in SEMS.

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Invoicing

Matching with the invoice and integration into the system.

Steer your catalog purchasing

Indicators for better steering

Track catalog usage and the savings generated, and identify new negotiation opportunities.

12,480Items ordered+12%
78%Adoption rate+8%
850Active suppliers+5%
3.2 daysAverage delivery time-18%
$1.2MSavings generated+14%
4.6 / 5User satisfaction+6%
Supplier catalogs

A centralized supplier catalog repository

SEMS lets you create, import and manage product and service catalogs within a single repository. Catalogs can be updated manually, by file import, or through integration with supplier systems and ERPs.

Internal and supplier references

Centralize all references in a single catalog.

Purchasing categories and sub-categories

Organize your items by families and sub-families.

Descriptions and technical specifications

Access detailed information on products and services.

Images, data sheets and related documents

View all documents in one place.

Order units and packaging

Manage sales units and packaging.

Unit prices and pricing tiers

View prices and volume discounts.

Negotiated discounts

Benefit from the rates negotiated with your suppliers.

Applicable currencies and taxes

Manage multiple currencies and tax rates.

Delivery times and locations

Check delivery times and conditions.

Validity periods

Track the validity dates of offers.

Minimum order quantities

Comply with each supplier's minimum order quantities.

Associated suppliers and contracts

Link catalogs to suppliers and active contracts.

Negotiated pricing

Automatic application of negotiated rates

The SEMS Marketplace guarantees the use of the commercial terms negotiated by Procurement. When a user selects an item, the platform automatically applies:

The applicable contract price

Automatic application of the negotiated rate.

Discounts and volume-based pricing

Automatic calculation based on volumes.

Terms specific to an entity or site

Organization-specific rules.

Minimum order thresholds

Automatic check before approval.

Additional fees

Shipping, installation or other negotiated fees.

Pricing validity dates

Verification of validity periods.

The priority or recommended supplier

Highlighted according to the Procurement policy.

Terms set out in the associated contract

Automatic compliance with contract clauses.

Procurement compliance

Purchase control and compliance with internal policies

Before the purchase request is created, SEMS automatically checks the rules defined by the organization:

Eligibility of the product or service

Compliance with the Procurement policy.

Status of the referenced supplier

Verification of referencing and authorizations.

Availability and validity of the contract

Check of active contracts.

Compliance with the available budget

Verification of caps and commitments.

Cost center and accounting allocation

Checks based on the organization's rules.

Relevant entity, department, project or site

Application of authorization scopes.

Commitment thresholds

Approval based on authorization levels.

Authorized quantities

Check against defined limits.

Applicable approval workflow

Automatic workflow determination.

Catalog modes

Internal catalogs and supplier catalogs

SEMS supports several management modes, from the strictest control to direct access to the supplier's own catalog:

Internal catalog

Items, services, prices and terms are managed directly in SEMS. This model ensures tighter control and a consistent experience for all users.

Integrated supplier catalog

Data submitted by suppliers is imported, checked and validated by the Procurement teams before being published in the Marketplace.

Supplier punch-out

The user accesses the supplier's external catalog from SEMS, automatically applies the negotiated terms and returns to the platform to finalize the purchase request.

Roles & responsibilities

Clearly defined responsibilities

Procurement

Reference suppliers, negotiate pricing and validate catalogs.

Suppliers

Offer and update their items, services and terms.

Users

Search for products and build their carts.

Managers

Approve requests according to the defined workflows.

Finance

Controls budgets and tracks spending and commitments.

Buyers/expediters

Track orders, deliveries and quality.

Why choose SEMS

The benefits of Marketplace / E‑Catalog

A smooth purchasing experience for employees, while ensuring compliance with contracts, budgets and internal policies.

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Built for Procurement, Business and Finance teams

Simplified purchasing

Simplification of recurring purchases.

Faster processing

Reduced processing time for purchase requests.

Negotiated pricing applied

Systematic use of negotiated prices.

Fewer errors

Fewer data entry errors.

Purchases under contract

Reduction of off-contract purchases.

Better budget control

Strengthened budget control.

Better experience

Improved user experience.

Centralized catalogs

Centralization of supplier catalogs.

Full traceability

Full traceability of purchases.

Faster P2P cycle

Faster Procure-to-Pay cycle.

Budget under controlFaster cycleFewer errorsFull traceability
Other Procure-to-Pay modules

Discover related modules

Complement Marketplace / E-Catalogue with our other Procure-to-Pay process modules.

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Want to see Marketplace / E-Catalogue in action?

Centralize your catalogs, maximize the value of your supplier agreements, and automate the purchasing journey, from product selection through to invoice payment.

  • ✓Negotiated, up-to-date supplier catalogs
  • ✓A purchasing journey 100% integrated with Procure-to-Pay
  • ✓Automated budget and compliance control