Market-leading solutions for digital procurement transformation

The German procurement market is facing a paradigm shift. According to Roland Berger, German industrial companies can unlock up to €100 billion in material cost savings through smarter procurement strategies. At the same time, recent studies show that maverick buying accounts for up to 80% of corporate spending, incurring additional costs of $2.58 for every $1,000 spent.

As a leading provider of digital procurement solutions, FACURA addresses precisely these challenges with a proven, pragmatic solution.

 

1. Why FACURA? The new standard for special requirements in the industrial sector

In many industrial companies, the procurement of special requirements is becoming increasingly common: spontaneous individual orders, changing suppliers, new vendors, complicated payment processes. This is precisely where FACURA comes in – as a single supplier for everything, directly integrated into your ERP system.

Scientifically proven: The costs of unregulated procurement

A joint study by Unite and HTWK Leipzig, involving 181 leading procurement experts in Europe, reveals that indirect procurement is resource-intensive, under-digitized, and not aligned with growing ESG expectations. Nearly half of all surveyed organizations manage their indirect procurement with fewer than five dedicated team members, despite overseeing expenditures in the tens of millions.

FACURA is not a platform, not software, not a tool, but a service provider that handles procurement in your best interest – without interfaces, without integration projects, without IT effort.

Summary in 3 steps:

1. 15-minute conversation
2. Create creditor
3. Send first order

    

Digital transformation as a competitive advantage

The German procurement market is growing rapidly: The Procurement-as-a-Service market in Germany is projected to increase from USD 346.6 million in 2024 to USD 947.7 million by 2033 – representing an annual growth rate of 12.4%. Companies that adopt digital procurement solutions now will gain a decisive advantage.

A PwC study shows that 75% of German companies rate change management as the most important success factor for digital transformation. FACURA eliminates precisely this problem: no software implementation, no training, no changes to your existing processes.

2. The first step: A short conversation with FACURA

Before you begin, please have a 15-minute phone call or video call with FACURA. In this conversation, we will clarify:

• What requirements do you have for indirect procurement?
• Who should work with FACURA?
• Which of your company’s requirements must be observed?

   

After this brief exchange, you can get started right away – without training, without project start, without budget approval.

3. Create FACURA in the ERP system – that’s it.

Efficiency gains through ERP integration have proven successful.

Studies show that ERP systems in procurement significantly improve process efficiency and reduce costs for 62% of companies. Integrating procurement processes into ERP systems leads to automated workflows and reduced errors, while simultaneously enabling real-time spend tracking.

FACURA is entered once as a creditor in your ERP system. This allows you to order all special requirements via FACURA – regardless of which online shop or supplier the goods actually come from.

• One creditor instead of dozens of individual suppliers
• Contact address: info@facura.de
• No additional IT effort

   

The measurable ROI of intelligent procurement

The German supply chain management software market will reach a volume of USD 954.78 million by 2025, with average spending of USD 20.95 per employee. Investments in procurement automation demonstrably pay off: companies report double-digit efficiency gains through automated procurement processes.

4. It’s that easy

You can easily place your order with FACURA in your ERP system. Select FACURA as the supplier, enter the relevant order items, and include the link to the desired quote in the order text. Alternatively, you can attach a manufacturer’s quote to the order.

A) Ordering via link

• Order from the supplier
• Sending an order confirmation
• Invoicing you by FACURA

B) Order via quotation (PDF)

Alternatively, you can send us a quote PDF (e.g., from a manufacturer). FACURA will review the quote, place the order on your behalf, and issue you a clear invoice with all the necessary documentation.

You decide: link or PDF – in either case, the process remains simple and standardized for you. Your order or request goes to info@facura.de and is processed centrally from there.

5. On request: Quote before ordering

Transparency as a success factor

Current market analyses show that a lack of transparency in procurement processes leads to budget overruns and compliance risks. Studies demonstrate that 47% of German companies explicitly request innovative procurement solutions, compared to only 29% on average across Europe.

FACURA offers complete transparency. If you wish, you can receive a binding offer in advance – even before placing your order. This gives you maximum control over costs, content, and delivery time.

This also allows internal approval processes (e.g. for order values >1,000 €) to be easily taken into account.

6. Onboarding new employees – with this guide

Comprehensive training is not necessary with FACURA. However, we recommend communicating certain steps within the team:

• How to send orders with links or PDFs to FACURA (See step 4)
• Which documents are sent by Facura
• Where follow-up questions can be asked

This guide can serve as the basis for a 15-minute Teams introduction or mass email. Training materials are not required.

7. First order: Fast, secure, uncomplicated

Measurable time savings through process optimization

Studies show that organizations with less maverick buying require 16 fewer hours for order processing. Automated procurement processes lead to time savings of over one hour per order with standardized processes.

1. Send order from your ERP to Facura (link or PDF)
2. Optional: Request a quote in advance
3. Release order
4. Goods received, single invoice received from FACURA

    

You stay within your familiar process – FACURA takes care of the rest. No registration, no additional software, no new tools.

The market leader approach: Proven technology without complexity

With a projected growth of the German Procurement Analytics market from USD 237.9 million (2022) to USD 1,140.4 million by 2030 (CAGR 21.6%), FACURA is optimally positioned as a bridging technology that enables immediate efficiency gains without complex IT implementations.

8. Conclusion: More control in indirect procurement – without effort

FACURA makes procuring special requirements simpler, safer, and more standardized. No maverick buying. No new vendors. No IT overhead.

• Cost savings: Up to $2.58 per $1,000 spent
• Time savings: Over 1 hour per order through standardization
• Compliance: Reduced risk through centralized processes
• Scalability: One creditor for unlimited online shops and suppliers                                                                                             

Ready to use in 3 steps:

1. 15-minute conversation
2. Create creditor
3. Send first order

As a leading solutions provider in the German procurement landscape, FACURA combines proven technology with innovative service concepts. While the market for procurement outsourcing in Germany is projected to grow by 12.4% annually until 2033, FACURA already offers the solution of tomorrow.

If you would like to test FACURA, simply send an email to info@facura.de or schedule an appointment via calendly.com/info-uana/30min. Get started now – and take your indirect procurement to a new level of efficiency.