Fast PO Creation
Create purchase orders in seconds with smart defaults. Auto-fill vendor details, preferred pricing, and lead times from your supplier database.
Procurement Feature
Purchasing & Procurement
Streamline your entire procurement process from purchase request to receiving. Create POs faster, manage suppliers smarter, and track costs better.
Benefits
Key Benefits
Discover how this feature can transform your operations and drive business growth.
Centralized Supplier Database
Keep all supplier information, contacts, and terms in one place. Track performance, payment terms, and lead times for better vendor management.
Streamlined Receiving
Receive inventory directly against purchase orders. Capture lot numbers, check quantities, and add items to stock in a single workflow.
Price History Tracking
Track pricing trends over time to negotiate better deals. Compare costs across suppliers and identify opportunities for savings.
Approval Workflows
Set up approval rules based on order value or item type. Route POs to the right approvers and track approval status in real-time.
Automated Reordering
Generate suggested POs based on reorder points and demand forecasts. Review, adjust, and send orders with one click.
Features
Everything You Need
A comprehensive set of tools designed to streamline your workflow and boost productivity.
Quick PO Generation
Create purchase orders in seconds with smart defaults
Supplier Portal
Let suppliers view and confirm orders online
Mobile Receiving
Receive inventory with barcode scanning on any device
Landed Cost Tracking
Track freight, duties, and handling for true item costs
Backorder Management
Track partial receipts and outstanding backorders
Multi-Currency Support
Create POs in supplier currencies with automatic conversion
Use Cases
Real-World Use Cases
See how businesses across industries are using this feature to solve real problems.
Multi-Supplier Sourcing
A manufacturer sources components from 50+ suppliers globally. Fiddle helps them track lead times, manage costs, and ensure consistent quality across vendors.
25% reduction in procurement costs
Automated Replenishment
A retail chain with 15 locations uses Fiddle to automatically generate POs when stock falls below reorder points, ensuring shelves stay stocked.
Zero stockouts on top sellers
Dropship Order Management
An e-commerce brand routes orders to suppliers for dropshipping. Fiddle creates POs automatically and tracks fulfillment from suppliers to customers.
2-day faster order fulfillment
Raw Material Planning
A food producer plans ingredient purchases based on production schedules. POs are generated weeks ahead to account for supplier lead times.
Never miss a production run
International Import Management
An importer manages container shipments from overseas suppliers. Each PO tracks landed costs including freight, duties, and customs fees.
Accurate landed cost tracking
Budget & Approval Control
A company with strict spending controls uses approval workflows to route POs based on value. Managers approve via email or mobile app.
Full spend visibility and control
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about this feature.
How do I set up approval workflows?
Fiddle lets you create approval rules based on PO value thresholds or specific item categories. You can set up multi-level approvals where higher-value orders require additional sign-off. Approvers receive notifications and can approve from email or the mobile app.
Can I manage suppliers in different countries?
Yes! Fiddle supports multi-currency purchasing and landed cost tracking. You can create POs in the supplier's currency, and the system handles conversion for your reporting. Landed costs let you track freight, duties, and other fees.
How does the supplier portal work?
The supplier portal gives your vendors a secure login to view their POs, confirm orders, update expected ship dates, and upload shipping documents. This reduces back-and-forth communication and keeps everything in one system.
Can I receive partial shipments?
Absolutely. When you receive against a PO, you specify the quantities received. Any remaining quantities become backorders that you can track. Each receipt is a separate transaction with its own lot numbers and timestamps.
How does automated reordering work?
Based on your reorder points and preferred suppliers, Fiddle generates suggested POs when stock runs low. You review the suggestions, make any adjustments, and convert them to actual POs with one click. You can also set up scheduled auto-orders for predictable demand.
Ready to Optimize Your Procurement?
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