NextBuy

NextBuy is a software-as-a-service procurement platform built from modules, so a buyer takes only the parts it needs. It joins buyers and suppliers on one platform and appears to be marketed mainly in Poland, with the website text in Polish.

What NextBuy offers

• Supplier sourcing — find new suppliers or import an internal database.
• RFx and tenders — send requests for offers, compare the replies and pick one.
• E-auctions — price negotiation through auctions on the platform.
• Purchase requests — approval workflow and product catalogues.
• Supplier tracking — monitors supplier activity and deliveries.
• Reporting — reports based on more than twenty-five indicators.

Who it works with

Companies that want to follow their own purchasing procedures and policy in one place. The site mentions a database of supplier firms available for offers and archiving of offers and actions.

Key facts

• Recognition: rated highly in a Source to Contract category and named an All Stars tool.
• Delivery: software as a service.