Simplify Scientific Supplies Procurement with Precoro & Thermo Fisher Scientific PunchOut

Precoro continues to expand its PunchOut integrations, making procurement faster and more efficient. If your organization relies on high-quality laboratory equipment, reagents, and consumables, the new Thermo Fisher Scientific PunchOut integration is a perfect solution for compliance and cost control.

With this integration, you can leverage Thermo Fisher Scientific's extensive product catalog and competitive pricing while benefiting from Precoro's user-friendly PR and PO management system and approval workflows tailored to your needs. And the best part? The integration is seamless: shopping carts from Thermo Fisher Scientific automatically convert into Precoro’s PRs or POs, eliminating manual data entry and reducing errors.

Keep reading to see how this integration can simplify your procurement process and how to place your first Thermo Fisher Scientific PunchOut order.

How Does Precoro and Thermo Fisher Scientific PunchOut Work?

The integration enables users to access Thermo Fisher Scientific's online catalog directly from Precoro's PRs or POs. There, they can select from a wide range of laboratory supplies, scientific instruments, chemicals, and more. Once selected, all product details — descriptions, prices, and quantities — are automatically imported into Precoro for further approval and order tracking.

Once approved, Precoro instantly transfers the order to Thermo Fisher Scientific, making procurement faster and error-free.

Getting Started with Precoro and Thermo Fisher Scientific PunchOut Integration

To configure the Thermo Fisher Scientific PunchOut integration, refer to our Knowledge Base article. Once set up, follow these steps to place your first order:

1. Navigate to the Purchase Requisitions or Purchase Orders management page in Precoro.
2. Click the Request from Thermo Fisher Scientific button or create the document from the Request from Marketplace page (if you have two or more integrations enabled).
3. Fill out the required PR/PO fields (such as Delivery Date and Location) and click Create.
4. You’ll be redirected to Thermo Fisher Scientific's online catalog. Add your desired items to the shopping cart and proceed to checkout.
5. On the Order Summary page, click the Return cart for checkout button.
6. You’ll be automatically redirected back to Precoro with all order details pre-filled. Review your document, make any necessary adjustments, and submit it for approval.

Once approved, the order is automatically placed on Thermo Fisher for processing.

How Does Precoro & Thermo Fisher Scientific Integration Simplifies Procurement?

The Precoro and Thermo Fisher Scientific PunchOut integration offers several benefits to your procurement process:

Seamless Access to Thermo Fisher Scientific's Catalog

Employees are redirected to Thermo Fisher’s online catalog directly from Precoro without manually switching between platforms. With real-time access to product availability, specifications, and pricing, the procurement process gets faster and more convenient.

Increased Accuracy with Automated Order Transfer

Manual data entry often leads to errors and inefficiencies. Thermo Fisher Scientific PunchOut integration automatically transfers product details, including descriptions, quantities, and prices, into Precoro’s PRs or POs, ensuring accuracy and saving time for requesters.

Enhanced Spend Control and Compliance

Every order placed through the integration follows Precoro’s structured approval workflows, allowing companies to maintain full control over spending. Approvers can review orders before they are placed, so you no longer need to worry whether your purchases align with budgets and procurement policies.

Time Savings for Procurement Teams

Once a PR is approved in Precoro, it is instantly converted into a purchase order and sent to Thermo Fisher Scientific for processing. Now, your procurement teams can focus on strategic initiatives instead of paperwork.

Improved Spend Analysis

Every order made through the PunchOut integration is captured in Precoro, providing procurement and finance teams with valuable spending insights. This helps organizations uncover cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement strategies.

More PunchOut Catalogs Are on Their Way

The Precoro and Thermo Fisher PunchOut integration takes procurement efficiency to the next level. We are constantly working on expanding our integrations list to offer you a broader range of products from leading suppliers.

If you’re not using Precoro yet, book a demo on our website to see how we can simplify and improve your procurement process.