You face relentless pressure to equip your organization’s teams with the right technology—efficiently, securely, and within budget. Yet, IT and device procurement is often slowed by outdated processes, limited visibility, and hard-to-enforce policies that drain resources and drive-up costs. As expectations for speed and transparency grow, it's no wonder many businesses feel stuck navigating a maze of hidden expenses and manual workflows. E-procurement platforms offer a powerful way out, transforming procurement from a source of frustration into a strategic advantage. Here are seven of the most common pain points in IT procurement—and how the right e-procurement solution can solve them.

1. Out-of-Control IT Spend

• The Problem: Purchases happen via countless channels, hiding excess costs and making budgets hard to track.
• E-Procurement Fix: Centralized procurement ensures spend visibility, enforces compliance, and gives you real-time control over every IT dollar.

2. Manual, Tedious Processes

• The Problem: Paperwork and spreadsheets cause mistakes, slow down approvals, and drain resources.
• E-Procurement Fix: Automated digital workflows wipe out manual entry, reduce errors, and expedite approvals for faster IT buying.

3. Confusing Shopping Experience for Employees

• The Problem: Employees waste time hunting for the right products, making rogue purchases or ordering the wrong items.
• E-Procurement Fix: Custom product catalogs offer guided shopping, letting users choose approved tech quickly, accurately, and effortlessly.

4. Overspending Due to Poor Vendor Access

• The Problem: Without preferred partners or contract rates, organizations miss out on savings and buy overpriced devices.
• E-Procurement Fix: Direct access to negotiated contracts and preferred suppliers deliver optimal pricing and maximized cost savings.

5. Compliance and Standardization Hurdles

• The Problem: Inconsistent procurement leads to non-compliance, security risks, and complicated device fleets.

• E-Procurement Fix: Standardized catalogs enforce company buying standards, boosting compliance and easing IT management.

• The Problem: Procurement data is scattered across platforms, requiring manual updates and increasing the chance of errors.

• E-Procurement Fix: Punchout solutions integrate smoothly with existing platforms like Coupa, SAP, Oracle, and ServiceNow, unifying procurement operations.

• The Problem: Poor tracking delay device rollouts and make asset management a headache.

• E-Procurement Fix: Real-time order tracking and robust reporting ensure timely provisioning and lifecycle oversight.

Find the Right E-Procurement Partner
Partnering with Levata and leveraging modern e-procurement solutions transforms each major procurement pain into a point of strength, helping your organization optimize IT spend, streamline workflows, and accelerate innovation.

Contact Levata today to schedule a discovery call about e-procurement for your organization.