Budget control and procurement automation are now easier than ever
Imagine a process where all transactions are clear and traceable. With purchasing software in South Africa, you know what’s ordered, avoid shortages and duplicates, and keep every rand working harder for you.
Centralize procurement
Take control of purchasing from start to finish. Precoro brings requests, purchase orders, approvals, budgets, suppliers, invoices, and expenses in a single platform. You always see the full picture across all departments and business units, from Cape Town HQ to regional branches.
Ensure full compliance
South African companies must comply with strict audit and governance rules, from internal controls to B-BBEE reporting. Our procurement software for South Africa embeds your policies into workflows, so users stay compliant by default with custom templates, adaptive approvals, and predefined supplier and item catalogs.
Prevent overspending
Get rid of unapproved spending once and for all. Precoro gives you a clear view of where the money goes. You can group orders from different teams to cut costs, break down spending by supplier, department, or category, and quickly spot opportunities to negotiate better prices.
Learn how Bolloré Transport & Logistics centralized procurement across South Africa
Key results:
- Minimized maverick spend
- Faster P2P process
- Real-time analytics
Precoro is Used for:
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Purchase orders
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Invoices
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Budgeting
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Supplier onboarding
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NetSuite ERP
PROCUREMENT MADE EASY
Precoro is your all-in-one procurement software for South Africa
Whether you’re managing construction projects in Gauteng or retail operations across provinces, procurement tasks can be straightforward and transparent for everyone involved.
Easy requesting and buying
Requesters in Precoro create procurement documents in just a few minutes.
- Use templates for purchase requisitions, purchase orders, warehouse requests, and employee reimbursements.
- Add custom fields and custom forms, and tailor the templates to your specific needs.
- Simplify communication with document collaborators: leave notes, attach files, and use in-app chat.
- Quickly order what you need via Precoro’s PunchOut integrations and your pre-approved supplier and item catalogs.
- Stay informed on order statuses through instant email and Slack notifications.
Swift approvals
Our procurement software for South Africa offers the workflow scenario builder and unlimited custom approval criteria.
- Build unique approval processes (either sequential or parallel, with as many steps as you need) for different procurement documents
- Receive email and Slack notifications when new documents are waiting.
- See the available budget when deciding on a new purchase.
- Approve requests anytime, anywhere with Precoro’s mobile app.
- Ensure a clear audit trail for procurement documents with the log of changes and the document version comparison feature.
Budget control
You don’t need a separate spend management software for South Africa when using Precoro. Our procurement software helps finance controllers and the CFO stay on top of budgets across departments and entities.
- Create budgets for different locations, departments, or projects.
- Customize budgets with unlimited fields for detailed, tailored reporting.
- Track spending in real time with progress bars and pie charts in the spend management software for South Africa.
- Receive an instant notification when a request exceeds the budget limit.
- Pay multiple expenses at once to save time and simplify processes.
AP automation
With Precoro, accounts payable automation for South African companies is easy. No more invoices lost in emails, and no need to ask around about the document approval status.
- Get supplier invoices directly into Precoro’s AP inbox and let our AI-powered OCR extract the information and generate ready-to-use invoices automatically.
- Monitor invoice payment statuses and capture early payment discounts.
Instantly spot duplicated or fake invoices with built-in 2- or 3-way matching. - See the related POs and receipts.
Supplier management
Don’t search for separate supplier management software in South Africa—Precoro has a dedicated module for suppliers and even comes with an optional Supplier Portal.
- Select the most profitable bids for new projects with Precoro’s requests for proposals.
- Create custom vendor onboarding forms for every type of supplier: direct, indirect, strategic, or occasional.
- Store supplier agreements and receive email notifications for expiring contracts.
- Set up catalogs with pre-approved suppliers and products.
- Let vendors add and modify their item catalogs in Precoro to prevent PO discrepancies.
- Monitor supplier order volumes and spend to strengthen your negotiation position.
Custom reporting
Don’t waste your precious time chasing after the financial data. It can be securely stored and easily accessed in our purchasing software for South Africa.
- Easily access historical data about your POs, invoices, receipts, expenses, payments, supplier agreements, and more.
- Use the custom report builder to create reports tailored to your processes and needs.
- View detailed charts and standard XLSX reports.
- Schedule automated reports to deliver data directly to Google Sheets or
- Power BI at your preferred intervals.
HONEST FEEDBACK
Why companies in South Africa and beyond trust Precoro
PH
Head of Finance
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Precoro has propelled a paper-based procurement function into the modern age of efficient cloud software. Precoro's implementation and support are fantastic and helpful.
DS
Business Analyst
Retail
Our overall experience was very good. The software is user-friendly and easy to use, with very good support. The customer support is brilliant and very quick in [finding a] solution.
AN
Purchasing Director
Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Working with Precoro allowed us to create processes and procedures, understand our expenses by department, and grade our vendors and their performance. Efficiency, organization, and cost savings increased tremendously. We all love Precoro!
SA
Head of People
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Precoro helped us centralize and automate purchase requests, approvals, etc., as well as centralize information about each area budget and its status. The level of customization and the amount of information we can input are amazing, and we are really happy that we implemented and are now using Precoro!
PL
Senior Manager Finance
Consumer Electronics
Great software—and an even better team behind the software! I wish Precoro would offer more products! It is very easy to use and has great integrations with subsequent software solutions. Their customer support is exceptional, they’re always available if you have a problem and always help you find a solution. If we miss a feature it is often implemented in the next release. You can’t find that anywhere else!
WG
Admin Assistant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Previously I used another system that was very difficult to understand, but I’ve been able to ease into into this Precoro so much faster. Literally the program is completely self-explanatory.
KA
Controller
Hospitality
With Precoro software in place, our procurement process has become more efficient than ever. From requisition to approval to invoicing, every step flows seamlessly, saving us valuable time and resources. Post-implementation support has also been outstanding.
RD
Purchasing Agent
Hospital & Health Care
Going from a manual process to an online, streamlined process with Precoro has been quick and smooth. The software is very user-friendly. By providing at-a-glance statistics and a dashboard to reach the different modules without hassle, the software makes it easy for even the most non-tech-savvy person to understand.
LM
Senior Buyer - Commodity Specialist/Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
What I appreciate most about Precoro is how easy it is to use for both end users and administrators. Its versatility allows it to adapt to any procurement model or approval flow, making it a great fit for various organizational needs. Having been involved in implementing and administering the software, I found it straightforward and requiring very little maintenance. It even offers more features than we needed, which is a wonderful bonus. Additionally, its seamless integration with our other systems has been a huge plus.
PH
Head of Finance
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Precoro has propelled a paper-based procurement function into the modern age of efficient cloud software. Precoro's implementation and support are fantastic and helpful.
DS
Business Analyst
Retail
Our overall experience was very good. The software is user-friendly and easy to use, with very good support. The customer support is brilliant and very quick in [finding a] solution.
AN
Purchasing Director
Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Working with Precoro allowed us to create processes and procedures, understand our expenses by department, and grade our vendors and their performance. Efficiency, organization, and cost savings increased tremendously. We all love Precoro!
SA
Head of People
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Precoro helped us centralize and automate purchase requests, approvals, etc., as well as centralize information about each area budget and its status. The level of customization and the amount of information we can input are amazing, and we are really happy that we implemented and are now using Precoro!
PL
Senior Manager Finance
Consumer Electronics
Great software—and an even better team behind the software! I wish Precoro would offer more products! It is very easy to use and has great integrations with subsequent software solutions. Their customer support is exceptional, they’re always available if you have a problem and always help you find a solution. If we miss a feature it is often implemented in the next release. You can’t find that anywhere else!
WG
Admin Assistant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Previously I used another system that was very difficult to understand, but I’ve been able to ease into into this Precoro so much faster. Literally the program is completely self-explanatory.
KA
Controller
Hospitality
With Precoro software in place, our procurement process has become more efficient than ever. From requisition to approval to invoicing, every step flows seamlessly, saving us valuable time and resources. Post-implementation support has also been outstanding.
RD
Purchasing Agent
Hospital & Health Care
Going from a manual process to an online, streamlined process with Precoro has been quick and smooth. The software is very user-friendly. By providing at-a-glance statistics and a dashboard to reach the different modules without hassle, the software makes it easy for even the most non-tech-savvy person to understand.
LM
Senior Buyer - Commodity Specialist/Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
What I appreciate most about Precoro is how easy it is to use for both end users and administrators. Its versatility allows it to adapt to any procurement model or approval flow, making it a great fit for various organizational needs. Having been involved in implementing and administering the software, I found it straightforward and requiring very little maintenance. It even offers more features than we needed, which is a wonderful bonus. Additionally, its seamless integration with our other systems has been a huge plus.
Top-ranked year after year
CUSTOMER-CENTRIC APPROACH
What makes the best procurement software for South Africa?
Ease of setup and use
With an implementation time of just 2 to 8 weeks and dedicated support, Precoro is built to be useful from day one: even non‑tech users can get up to speed after a single training session. You can also request an optional Concierge setup, and Precoro’s team will handle data migration and system setup for you.
Scalability for business growth
Our procurement software for South Africa grows with you. Manage multiple branches, entities, and even international operations—all from one account—without ever switching systems. With fast, reliable processing and multi-currency support, Precoro handles increasing order volumes and complexity as your company expands.
Procurement on the go
Precoro’s mobile app keeps procurement moving wherever you are. Create requests, track orders, and approve invoices right from your phone; no need to wait until you’re back at your desk. Designed for speed and simplicity, the app helps field or project-based teams stay on top of purchasing decisions.
AI processing
Precoro uses AI to simplify your everyday procurement work. It quickly scans invoices, automatically matches them to purchase orders, and logs expenses in seconds, so your teams can stop wasting time on repetitive tasks. When you need fast answers, simply ask our AI assistant for instant insights on spending, POs, invoices, or suppliers.
SMOOTH DATA TRANSFER
Teamwork makes the dream work
Business systems are most effective when data flows easily between them. With our purchasing software, South African companies can seamlessly connect to their accounting, ERP, and other business tools.
Need something custom?
Use our API or let Precoro build a tailored integration for you.
FAQ
Still unsure if Precoro is the best procurement software in South Africa?
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Take a closer look at Precoro
Discover how Precoro helps South African businesses control procurement.
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Procure-to-Pay Automation
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Accounts Payable Automation
Optimize your accounts payable operations by automating manual processes with Precoro. Simplify document processing and focus on strategic tasks.
Supplier Relationship Management
Simplify and strengthen your supplier management. Onboard and evaluate suppliers with ease and provide them with a convenient tool for cooperation.
Vendor Management
Build stronger relationships with vendors and get better deals. See how Precoro helps you onboard vendors, track performance, and stay in sync.
Purchase Requisition Management
Use straightforward purchase requisition software with easy-to-follow templates and customizable approval workflows.
Mobile Procurement
Speed up procurement processes with the Precoro mobile app. Easily monitor spending, approve orders, and collaborate with your team on the go.
Intake Management
Transform your requesting and buying processes with seamless, effortless intake management.
Three-Way Matching and OCR
Check out how our 3-way match software uses Google's custom data extractor to process invoices and match them to POs and receipts.
Invoice Approval Process
Approve invoices 3.5x faster with Precoro. Enjoy full visibility into documents and pay only for verified bills.
AI in Procurement
Simplify your AP workload and achieve flawless document accuracy with our AI procurement software.
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