Purchasing &
Forward Contracting
Buy smarter, not reactively
From bulk buys and call-offs to goods in and invoice matching, Merchanter gives your team a clear view of what’s been ordered, what’s arriving and what’s still outstanding, without chasing paperwork or relying on spreadsheets.
From supplier order to stock on the ground, everything flows through one system.
Bulk buying and call-offs
Raise large orders and draw stock down over time, keeping control of quantities, timing and spend.
Forward contracts you can track
See what’s been agreed, what’s been used and what’s still outstanding, all linked back to real purchases.
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From order to goods in
Track every purchase from draft to delivery, so nothing gets lost between ordering and receipt.
Take control of purchasing, from order to delivery
Keep every purchase clear, tracked and under control from the moment it’s raised to the point it’s received and matched.
Create draft purchases, place orders, receive goods and match invoices, all within one joined-up workflow.
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Full purchase order lifecycle in one place
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Clear visibility from draft to completion
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Accurate stock and cost updates on receipt
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Invoice matching to avoid discrepancies
Bulk buying and call-offs
Buy in bulk, then call off stock as you need it, without losing track of what’s been committed.
Bulk purchases can be split into multiple call-offs, giving you control over stock intake and cash flow.
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Raise bulk purchases with planned call-offs
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Track remaining quantities against each order
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Control when stock hits your yard
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Avoid over-ordering or missed deliveries
Manage packs, units and real-world buying
Purchasing isn’t always neat. Packs, lengths and mixed units are handled properly, not forced into awkward workarounds.
Add pack quantities, manage bulk products and keep purchasing aligned with how suppliers actually sell.
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Add and manage packs within purchase orders
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Handle bulk and unit-based buying seamlessly
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Keep stock records accurate from the start
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Reflect real supplier pricing and quantities
Forward contracts without losing visibility
Secure pricing and supply in advance, while keeping full control over what’s been used and what’s still to come.
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Track contracted quantities vs call-offs
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Maintain agreed pricing across deliveries
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See what’s been used and what remains
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Tie contracts back to real stock and orders
Invoice matching without surprises
Match supplier invoices to orders and receipts to keep costs accurate and avoid discrepancies.
Supplier pricing, applied as agreed
Lock in agreed pricing and ensure it flows through across deliveries and call-offs.
Stock that stays in sync with deliveries
Purchases update stock as goods arrive, so availability and values stay accurate across locations.
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Every part of Merchanter is fully connected, ensuring stock, sales, purchasing and finance always work from the same accurate data.
