Zero
Manual data re-keying
Line items flow from supplier catalog to PO without re-entry
Punchout Application
Shop approved supplier catalogs directly inside NetSuite - automated procure-to-pay across 6 transaction types with zero manual re-keying, enforced approval workflows, and full audit trail.
100%
NetSuite policy enforcement
All spend aligned with approval limits and budget controls
6
Transaction types automated
PR, PO, POA, ASN, invoice, and acknowledgement automated
Real-Time
PO status visibility
Clear status across the lifecycle for all stakeholders
Overview
Procurement from supplier catalog to paid PO without leaving NetSuite
Indirect procurement without a punchout integration means employees leaving NetSuite, shopping on supplier websites, downloading order confirmations, and then manually re-entering line items into purchase requisitions. Every step introduces delay, re-keying errors, and a gap in the approval and audit trail.
The Archer Punchout Application connects NetSuite directly to approved supplier catalogs including ThermoFisher, Fisher Scientific, Qiagen, Amazon, Staples, and others. Users browse and add items to their cart without leaving NetSuite. The cart returns as a structured Purchase Request, routing through your existing NetSuite approval workflow.
Approved PRs convert to Purchase Orders automatically, submitted electronically to the supplier. PO acknowledgements, Advanced Shipping Notices, and electronic invoices flow back into NetSuite automatically - completing the full procure-to-pay cycle with zero manual re-keying at any step.
Key features
Built natively inside NetSuite.
No integrations to configure. No external vendors to manage. Every capability lives where your operations run.
Experience
Catalog shopping inside NetSuite
Users shop approved supplier catalogs without leaving NetSuite. Policy enforcement and approval hierarchies apply before any order is placed.
Lifecycle
Purchase Request to PO conversion
Cart items return as structured PRs. Approved PRs convert to POs automatically. POs submitted electronically to suppliers from NetSuite.
Lifecycle
PO acknowledgements and ASNs
Electronic PO acknowledgements and Advanced Shipping Notices flow back automatically, providing shipment visibility before goods arrive.
Lifecycle
Electronic invoicing
Supplier invoices received electronically and matched to POs for streamlined reconciliation - no manual invoice entry required.
Controls
Approval workflow enforcement
All spend aligned with company approval policies, delegation of authority limits, and budget controls enforced in NetSuite.
Compliance
Full audit trail
Complete approval history and transaction traceability for all procurement activity. Supports regulatory and internal audit requirements.
How it works
From setup to live in days, not months
Configurable without custom coding. Every step runs inside your existing NetSuite instance.
- 01
User accesses supplier catalog in NetSuite
Users access approved supplier catalogs directly from NetSuite. No separate login. No browser tab switching. The catalog opens within the NetSuite session.
- 02
Cart returned as a Purchase Request
Items selected and cart checked out returns to NetSuite as a structured Purchase Request with full line detail - item, quantity, price, and supplier data.
- 03
PR routes through approval workflow
The Purchase Request routes through your NetSuite approval hierarchy automatically. Spend controls and delegation of authority enforced before any order is placed.
- 04
Approved PR converts to PO
Approved PRs convert to Purchase Orders automatically without manual intervention. PO submitted electronically to the supplier directly from NetSuite.
- 05
ASNs and invoices flow back automatically
PO acknowledgements, Advanced Shipping Notices, and supplier invoices flow back into NetSuite automatically for streamlined receiving and reconciliation.
Who it is for
Built for FDA-regulated companies on NetSuite
Life sciences and healthcare teams that need enterprise-grade capabilities without leaving NetSuite.
Biotech and Pharma
Lab supplies and reagent procurement
Pharma and biotech companies sourcing from ThermoFisher, Fisher Scientific, and Qiagen benefit from punchout procurement that enforces approval controls on every lab supply order.
CDMO
Raw material and indirect procurement
CDMOs sourcing raw materials and indirect supplies across multiple client programs need punchout procurement with program-level budget enforcement and full PO traceability.
Medical Device
Component and indirect purchasing
Device companies with high-volume indirect procurement need punchout integration that enforces preferred suppliers and approval workflows without manual PO creation.
Cell and Gene Therapy
Critical reagent and consumable ordering
Cell therapy companies sourcing critical reagents need catalog-controlled ordering with approved vendor enforcement and full chain of custody from order to receipt.
CRO
Site and study supply procurement
CROs procuring study supplies across multiple sites need punchout integration that allocates spend to the correct study and routes approvals per sponsor requirements.
Specialty Pharma
Office and operational supply procurement
Specialty pharma companies managing indirect and operational purchasing need punchout procurement that reduces ad-hoc ordering outside of approved channels.
Ready to see it live?
Bring Punchout Application into your NetSuite environment
Talk with Archer about the workflow, controls, and deployment path for your team.