What should you evaluate?
Coordinate sourcing, purchase approvals and supplier orders. Use a representative transaction and confirm the exact edition, modules and interface responsibilities. A category identifies documented scope; it is not a guarantee of fit. Buyer-side sourcing RFQs differ from customer RFQ intake and quotation.
Buying workflow
Supplier sourcing, purchasing approval and customer quotation have different owners.
Ask: Demonstrate the exact buying workflow and distinguish customer RFQ intake.Order changes
Accepted supplier commitments can change after order release.
Ask: Show a changed quantity or date and who accepts the new commitment.Supplier access
Supplier participation can introduce separate entitlements and onboarding work.
Ask: Show the supplier experience and quote access and onboarding charges.ERP ownership
An interface name does not establish field direction or authority.
Ask: Identify the owner of supplier, item, price and accepted-date records.Partial receipts
A placed order does not establish a reconciled purchase.
Ask: Show partial receipt, invoice mismatch and the outstanding commitment.Implementation and export
Approvals and attachments need to remain usable over time.
Ask: Export linked requests, approvals, orders, receipts and supporting files.Sources behind these evaluation criteria
- SourceDay PO Collaboration official manufacturing scope ↗ · checked 2026-10-18
- Ivalua Direct Materials Procurement official manufacturing scope ↗ · checked 2026-10-18
- JAGGAER One Sourcing official manufacturing scope ↗ · checked 2026-10-18