Purchasing

Controlling purchasing, within budgets, across the enterprise whilst maximising profits and sales is key to the success of any retailer. At the same time, you need to know which suppliers are really performing for you – that’s where we come in. Our platform has Drop Ship integrations, flexible workflows, agreed supplier terms and clear reporting.

Purchase Order Processing

Purchase order management per supplier/category/branch – at a glance. See what’s in stock/on order/committed during purchase order entry, import or duplicate orders or reserve stock.

Sparkstone Purchase Order Processing gives you the tools to maximise your supply chain opportunities.

Supplier Catalogues

Keeping information where and when it is needed is an important step towards productivity and efficiency, in Sparkstone, not only can you manage your supplier details, but we give you the ability to store and browse your supplier catalogues within Sparkstone itself.

Supplier File

Our Supplier file gives you everything you need to setup and manage your suppliers. It would be fair to say that even our basic tool kit far exceeds the functionality offered by many of our competitors products – but we don’t make a song and dance about it – it really is a core module.

Supplier Integrations

We have several integrations with third-party supplier systems, to help you work closer and more efficiently with your suppliers than ever before. As an example we have vast experience with dropship sales, allowing you to interact with supplier stock levels, send fulfilment requests and notify customers without getting your hands dirty… well, without having to hold stock and dispatch goods!

Multi-currency Purchasing

Working with international suppliers means that you will be stay on top of a range of currencies local to your supplier. This becomes increasingly difficult if you have suppliers in different corners of the globe – the good news is we have multi-currency price-lists, away to track compare and control your international purchasing.

Multi-currency Price Lists

Working with international suppliers means that you will be stay on top of a range of currencies local to your supplier. This becomes increasingly difficult if you have suppliers in different corners of the globe – the good news is we have multi-currency price-lists, away to track compare and control your international purchasing.

Special VAT/Tax schemes

A major part of international purchasing is ensuring that you cover all landed costs before working out your gross sales price. We have special VAT/Tax schemes in place to avoid additional taxes and custom duties becoming an issue for your supply chain operations and ultimately your bottom line.

Landed Cost

In its simplest form, successful retail is all about selling products for higher price than you purchased them, therefore, it’s paramount that your business has view of the entire purchase journey. Sparkstone can help – from sourcing, shipping, insurance, to currency conversion, tax and duty, we have all of the tools you need to keep track of your all-landed costs.