Accelerate Purchasing Workflows with Precoro and Amazon Business PunchOut

At Precoro, we're committed to giving our customers more choices in how they manage their procurement processes. Building on our existing Amazon Business Punch-In, we're thrilled to introduce our new PunchOut integration.

Now, you have two efficient ways to procure from Amazon Business. With Punch-In, you can start directly on Amazon Business, complete your checkout, and find a ready-made purchase order waiting in Precoro. Alternatively, using PunchOut, begin with a purchase requisition in Precoro then seamlessly transition to Amazon Business to select items, with order details automatically populating your PR document upon return.

No matter which method better suits your existing processes, you'll experience faster requesting, centralized record-keeping, and reduced maverick spending — all through Precoro and Amazon Business integration.

Continue reading to learn more about the integration and how to place your first order.

What Is Amazon Business PunchOut and How Does it Differ from Punch-In?

The key difference between PunchOut and Punch-In is where the process starts. PunchOut begins in Precoro, while Punch-In starts directly on Amazon Business.

With Amazon Business PunchOut, users first need to create a PR in Precoro. They are then redirected to Amazon Business, where they can browse and select items. The details of their selections—such as product descriptions, pricing, and quantities—are automatically imported into the Precoro PR for approval and record-keeping.

In contrast, Punch-In starts on Amazon Business. Users log in to Amazon with their organization's credentials, shop, and add items to their cart. After checkout, a PO is automatically generated in Precoro with the item details populated. To learn more about Precoro and Amazon Business Punch-In, please refer to this article.

Getting Started with the Amazon Business PunchOut Integration

To configure the Amazon Business PunchOut integration, please refer to this article on our Knowledge Base. Once set up, you'll be ready to place your first order:

1. Navigate to the Purchase Requisition management page within Precoro.
2. Click the “Request from Amazon” button. Fill out the initial fields required for the PR and then click “Create”.
3. From here, you’ll be automatically redirected to Amazon Business. Fill your shopping cart and proceed to checkout.
4. Fill in the delivery and contact information. After checkout, you will automatically be redirected back to Precoro, with all order details populated in your purchase requisition.
5. Review the populated PR and enter custom fields if needed.
6. Once the PR and related PO document have gone through the approval workflow in Precoro, the order gets officially placed with Amazon Business.

What Precoro and Amazon Business PunchOut Offer You

Simplified Requesting

The whole integration experience requires no training and is super easy to adapt to existing workflows. Create a purchase requisition in Precoro and be instantly redirected to Amazon's vast product catalog. After selecting your items, all order details automatically populate your PR. You can then easily monitor order status through to delivery, benefiting from swift approvals along the way.

Efficiency Gains for Procurement Teams

The integration benefits not only the requester but also the purchasing teams. Once a requisition is approved, Precoro automatically generates and sends a purchase order to Amazon Business, where the order is placed. This seamless automation cuts down on manual tasks, making life easier, especially with huge orders or during busy periods.

Increased Spend Control

With our Amazon Business integration, you see exactly what's being bought in real time. Approvers can check requests in Precoro before anything is ordered from Amazon. This helps keep spending in check and makes sure you're sticking to your budget.

Enhanced Compliance

Integrating Amazon Business with Precoro ensures your organization’s buying policies are effectively enforced. Order information from Amazon Business is transferred to Precoro, where it goes through approval workflows and 2-way or 3-way matching before payment. This eliminates unauthorized purchases, maverick spending, and helps prevent fraudulent transactions.

Competitive Pricing and Cost Savings

Amazon Business offers substantial cost-saving opportunities for registered business members. Benefits include discounted rates on thousands of business products, free shipping on eligible items, and special pricing on bulk purchases. Furthermore, with Precoro's insights into spending patterns and historical purchase data, companies can negotiate confidently with suppliers.

More PunchOut Catalogs Are on Their Way

Precoro and Amazon Business PunchOut streamlines the purchasing process by allowing users to start their shopping journey in Precoro and then seamlessly continue on Amazon Business. After completing their purchases, order details are automatically imported back into Precoro for approval. Stay tuned, as we have more integrations coming soon to further streamline and improve your procurement processes.

If you don’t use Precoro yet, book a demo on our website to see how we can make purchasing easier and smarter for your organization.