Order.co vs. ESM Purchase

Manage Every Purchase & Payment in One Place Order.co centralizes purchasing across all your vendors. Teams can shop from a customized catalog, submit orders for approval, and let the platform handle the rest. From logging into vendor sites and placing e-commerce orders on your behalf to generating compliant POs and reconciling invoices, Order.co eliminates manual tasks and ensures that every purchase is compliant, trackable, and on budget. Unlock 5-8% cashback rewards with AI-Powered Sourcing Order.co’s AI sourcing scans thousands of vendor data points — such as pricing, delivery speed, reliability, and more — to identify the best-fit supplier for each purchase automatically. Tap into a network of 15,000+ suppliers, access exclusive discounts, and proactively respond to shifting market conditions like price swings and tariff changes. Most customers save 5–10% in categories like maintenance and office supplies. Simplify Invoice Management & Automate Payments Reduce invoice processing time by over 80% with automated coding, 3-way matching, and reconciliation. Sync directly with QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, and more to pay on your terms and close your books faster, with fewer errors. Plus, unlock more float than traditional credit cards or card-based spend management solutions. Control Spend Without Slowing Teams Down Set granular approval workflows and custom budgets by user, location, or GL code. Order.co ensures teams stay compliant, even when ordering from e-commerce sites, while flagging fulfillment risks or delays, suggesting smarter alternatives automatically. Gain Real-Time Spend Insights & Forecast with Confidence Track spend as it happens. Get a real-time view of spend by department, vendor, or location. Evaluate supplier performance and forecast with predictive insights that help your business stay ahead of change.

At the core of our mission lies the facilitation of access to vital resources aimed at improving education. We take pride in providing outstanding service while also managing our finances wisely. ESM Purchase fosters a dynamic purchasing ecosystem that benefits from community feedback, allowing you to create a smooth and compliant shopping experience, closely monitor expenses, and emphasize diverse suppliers to promote a more sustainable supply chain. It is essential to find a harmonious balance between ease of access and the necessary oversight to comply with institutional regulations, ensuring that all members of your educational community receive adequate support. Our integrated marketplace enables buyers to easily navigate through a variety of catalogs and categories, procuring goods from approved suppliers and leveraging existing contracts. The process from purchase to approval and receipt is simplified through automated workflows, making transactions more efficient. By prioritizing suppliers, we not only enhance compliance but also streamline the purchasing process, which assists you in making more effective budget allocations. Furthermore, we actively support the promotion of diverse suppliers, advocate for local businesses, champion sustainability initiatives, and strive for cost efficiencies. This holistic strategy not only addresses immediate requirements but also cultivates a responsible and inclusive procurement landscape for the future, ensuring long-term benefits for the educational community as a whole. Additionally, our commitment to continuous improvement allows us to adapt to changing needs and enhance our services further.