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Purchasing

Stay ahead with demand-led purchasing

Maintain a perfect balance between supply and demand with purchasing tools that connect directly to your inventory, production and sales data. Get materials and products right when you need them, strengthen supplier relationships, and keep operations running without costly delays or excess stock.


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Buy what you need, when you need it

Use live inventory data and smart purchasing recommendations to avoid overstocking or running out of critical materials.

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Keep suppliers in sync

Track lead times, manage purchase orders, and maintain reliable, on-time deliveries from every supplier.

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Purchasing made simple

Clear and intuitive workflows make it easy to create, track, and manage purchase orders, so your team can keep supplies flowing.

Each order done right. No delays. No extra spending.

Discover how Katana helps you make smarter buying decisions, manage suppliers with confidence, and ensure every purchase supports your business goals. From real-time inventory insights to full traceability, these solutions are designed to keep your shelves stocked and your operations running smoothly.

Tablet interface showing purchase tracking with serial numbers, stock status, and batch workflows to ensure compliance and audit readiness

Track every purchase from source to sale

Track everything you purchase and trace its journey from supplier to production. Katana keeps a complete record to support compliance, simplify audits, and enable quick responses to recalls while strengthening trust with customers and partners.

  • Batch/lot number tracking
  • Serial number tracking
  • Barcode-enabled workflows
  • Expiry date management
  • Outsourced workflow support
  • Receiving and partial receiving
Purchasing software interface showing real-time inventory, smart reorder recommendations, and demand forecasting for accurate procurement decisions

Use real-time data to drive purchasing decisions

Rely on live, connected data to align purchasing decisions with actual inventory levels, production needs, and demand forecasts. Katana’s smart inventory helps you buy just the right amount of stock, avoid costly delays, and keep working capital free for growth.

  • Real-time inventory management
  • Auto stock movements
  • Smart reorder recommendations
  • Planning and forecasting
Purchasing software interface showing forecast demand, suggested order dates, and location-based tracking to manage supplier and partner orders

Stay in control of every supplier and partner order

Easily coordinate purchasing for both in-house and outsourced production. Track materials sent to co-manufacturers, monitor what’s in progress, and ensure that every partner has the supplies they need without disrupting your schedules.

  • Contract manufacturing
  • Multilocation support
  • Purchasing insights
  • 3PL & WMS integrations support

Integrate your tech stack and
simplify your operations

Build a system tailored to your workflow, with Katana unifying inventory across channels, ensuring accuracy, and automating the tasks that keep operations moving.


Stay on top of every order and stock movement with live updates across sales, inventory, and production


Save hours by automating order fulfillment in Katana and extending workflows with integrations


Unlock full customization with Katana’s robust API, connecting every tool to your unique workflows

Tools to success

Tools that enable smarter purchasing

Explore the tools behind Katana’s inventory management, each built to improve accuracy, save time, and give you complete visibility from raw materials to final delivery.

Smart reorder recommendations

Get suggested order quantity with replenishment dates based on SKU-level lead times and minimum order quantities. This ensures you order the right materials at the right time without manual planning.

Multicurrency support

Purchase in multiple currencies and track costs accurately across international suppliers. Gain clarity on actual expenses without manual conversions or hidden errors.

Contract manufacturing

Manage purchasing for outsourced production alongside your in-house orders. Ensure that co-manufacturers and partners receive materials on time and in the right quantities.

Purchasing insights

Track spending patterns, lead times, and supplier performance in one place. Use these insights to negotiate better terms, improve delivery reliability, and make more informed buying decisions.

Receiving and
partial receiving

Record goods as they arrive and handle partial deliveries without confusion. Keep your inventory updated in real time while tracking backorders and supplier performance.

Multilocation support

Manage purchasing across multiple warehouses, stores, or partner sites from a single system. Ensure each location gets the right stock on time while keeping a clear view of overall inventory levels.


Get started with Katana

Create your account and start exploring Katana with the Free Plan, no credit card required, or book a personalized demo to see how Katana can help your business.

All Katana features

Powerful features — easy to use

With the right software and workflows, it will feel like your products are selling themselves. Here are just some of Katana’s features that will make that feeling achievable

Inventory management

Full visibility of your stock to cut waste and prevent stockouts.

Manufacturing

See, control and deliver every step of production on time.

Order management

Manage orders seamlessly across all of your channels.

Warehousing

Reliably move stock in and out of warehouses.

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Everything you need to sync inventory and track orders

Get visibility over your sales and stock

Wave goodbye to uncertainty with Katana Cloud Inventory — AI-powered for total inventory control