Single-creditor solutions: what should you look for?
One vendor for all one-time purchases instead of a hundred one-time suppliers: that is what single-creditor solutions promise. This guide shows the six criteria that choosing a provider comes down to.
- Products from online shopsOne-time purchaseVendor: Pedlar
- ServicesOne-time purchaseVendor: Pedlar
- Software licencesOne-time purchaseVendor: Pedlar
- Spare partsOne-time purchaseVendor: Pedlar
- Special partsOne-time purchaseVendor: Pedlar
What is a single-creditor solution?
A single-creditor solution, also called the one-creditor or Single-Creditor Model approach, bundles one-time purchases and C-parts through one vendor set up in the ERP system once. Order, payment and invoice run through it; delivery comes straight from each supplier.
Six criteria that make a good single-creditor solution.
These six questions tell the approaches apart clearly, whatever the provider.
Does the provider also cover purchases outside catalogs, such as online shops, services, software licences and spare parts?
Open supplier base: any supplier, any item, any service.
Is a one-time vendor setup in the ERP system enough, or does it take new software and training?
A one-time vendor setup in the ERP system. That is the only change you need to start. There is nothing to integrate, maintain or train.
Does every order come with a consistent, auditable invoice from one vendor?
A consistent, auditable invoice from one vendor, for every order.
Are all orders documented in line with your process and auditable?
Every order runs as a normal ERP order: documented and auditable.
Is there a personal contact with a committed response time?
A personal contact, with requests handled within 24 hours.
Is the pricing transparent, with no fixed costs and no minimum volume?
No fixed costs, no minimum volumes. A price per order, based on the order value.
Every box ticked? Then the provider is a fit for one-time purchases and C-parts.
Witzenmann runs around 300 one-time orders a year through a single vendor: Pedlar.
Witzenmann GmbH, Pforzheim · One-time purchases and C-parts in operational procurement
Read the full case studyWhat our customers say about Pedlar
With Pedlar we were able to handle our one-time purchases via credit card buys flexibly and efficiently. Working together was straightforward and cut our effort considerably. Overall, our experience has been very good.
Caroline LibawskiProcurement Expert · adesso SEA great way to support our procurement strategy. Tedious, high-effort one-off C-parts purchases can be handled efficiently and effectively thanks to PEDLAR's single-creditor solution. We are delighted and glad to have PEDLAR in our procurement toolbox.
Michael SchmidVice President Purchasing · WitzenmannWe are very happy with our work with Pedlar so far. For us, the big pluses are reliability and the personal contacts. Every question was always answered quickly and competently.
Daniela LappManager Purchasing · optoVisionDoing business with Pedlar stands out for its flexibility and reliable, solution-focused handling. We particularly value the quick response times and the collaboration, which helps us keep our purchasing processes efficient.
Patrick KarthTeam Lead Procurement · naturenergieGet to know the Single-Creditor Model in 30 minutes.
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Common questions about single-creditor solutions
How does a single-creditor solution differ from a marketplace?
A single-creditor solution works with an open supplier base. In practice, the two approaches complement each other: a catalog for standard purchases, the single-creditor model for everything outside it.
Which companies is the model worth it for?
For companies that regularly buy one-time purchases and C-parts and set up a new supplier for them every time today. The more one-time orders a year, the bigger the effect.
How much work is the rollout?
With a managed service provider like Pedlar, the rollout is a one-time vendor setup in the ERP system. The first order can run straight after.
What does a single-creditor solution cost?
Look out for fixed costs and minimum volumes. With Pedlar, you pay per order, and the price depends on the order value.