Catalogue (Catalog)
Also known as: Procurement catalogue, Catalog
A procurement catalogue is a curated, priced list of goods and services from approved suppliers that buyers can order from directly.
Catalogues turn negotiated agreements into everyday buying. Because items, specifications and contracted prices are pre-loaded, staff simply select and order — no re-quoting, and pricing stays on-contract. Catalogues can be hosted by the buyer or 'punched out' to the supplier's live catalogue.
A rich catalogue is the single most effective tool against maverick spend, because compliant buying becomes the path of least resistance. Marketplaces provide very broad catalogues — Lapasar's platform lists more than 2 million SKUs across categories — so buyers rarely need to go off-catalogue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a procurement catalogue?
- A procurement catalogue is a curated, pre-priced list of goods and services from approved suppliers that staff can order from directly, keeping purchases on-contract.
- What is the difference between a hosted and a punchout catalogue?
- A hosted catalogue lives inside the buyer's system. A punchout catalogue links out to the supplier's live catalogue, returning the cart to the buyer's system for approval.
Related terms
PunchOut Catalog
PunchOut is a way for a buyer to shop a supplier's live online catalogue from inside their own e-procurement or ERP system and return the cart for approval.
Read definitionMaverick Spend
Maverick spend is purchasing made outside an organisation's agreed processes, contracts or approved suppliers.
Read definitionE-Procurement
E-procurement is the use of software and online platforms to manage buying — from catalogue ordering and approvals to invoicing and spend analytics.
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