Purchasing Software for Manufacturers
Automate purchase orders, manage vendors and gain full visibility into procurement to keep your manufacturing on track.
Reduce Stock Shortages
Auto-reorder to avoid stockouts and missed deadlines.
Cut Purchasing Costs
Track supplier pricing trends and negotiate better terms.
Automate POs Fast
Create purchase orders from demand or stock levels.
Improve Supplier Control
Monitor vendor performance, lead times & delivery reliability.
Boost Order Accuracy
Match POs with receipts and invoices to minimize errors.
Gain Real-Time Visibility
Track all purchases by part, job or vendor.
What is purchasing software?
Purchasing software helps manufacturers manage procurement by standardizing how materials and services are requested, approved, ordered and received. It plays a critical role in maintaining production flow, controlling costs and ensuring supplier accountability. By automating purchasing workflows, businesses can reduce manual errors, improve traceability and align buying decisions with production demand.
QT9 MRP's Purchasing module streamlines supplier communication, automates purchase order generation and provides real-time visibility into purchasing activity. From tracking vendor performance to managing approvals and receipts, QT9 simplifies every step of the procurement process, helping manufacturers stay on budget, on schedule and in control.
Essential purchasing tools
Manage supplier quotes, automate purchase orders, track approvals and control inventory with precision.
Smart Reordering
Set min/max levels and automate reorder points across warehouses.
PO Generation
Create purchase orders from MRP runs or direct material needs.
Vendor Tracking
Store supplier contacts, terms, lead times and certifications.
Quote Comparison
Compare vendor quotes side by side to select best price and lead time.
PO Approvals
Enable multi-step approvals and track purchase order status.
Spend Analysis
Run reports by vendor, item or time period to analyze spend trends.
Job Linking
Assign purchases to specific work orders or customer jobs.
Receiving Logs
Match received goods against purchase orders for accuracy.
Email & Print POs
Send purchase orders to vendors directly via email or print.
FAQ: MRP Purchasing Software
The Purchasing module in MRP software automates and streamlines the procurement process by managing purchase orders, supplier data and material requirements. QT9 MRP connects purchasing directly to inventory and production planning for smarter, just-in-time buying.
QT9 MRP automatically generates purchase orders based on reorder points, lead times and material requirements from sales or production. This reduces manual entry, prevents stockouts and helps manufacturers keep inventory optimized.
Yes. QT9 MRP supports supplier management, including preferred vendors, multi-vendor sourcing, lead times and pricing history. You can easily compare costs and choose the best supplier for each part or material.
QT9 MRP links purchasing with real-time inventory levels and production schedules. As demand is generated through sales or work orders, the system checks stock and creates purchase recommendations automatically, ensuring materials are available when needed.
It does. QT9 MRP tracks the full lifecycle of each PO, from creation to receipt. It also logs vendor performance data such as delivery times, quality issues and fulfillment accuracy, helping you evaluate and manage suppliers effectively.
Yes. QT9 MRP supports multi-currency purchasing, international vendors and landed cost tracking. It’s ideal for manufacturers sourcing materials globally and managing complex supply chains.
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