Pre-approve spending before it happens with Purchase Order Approval Software

Easily set up approval workflows by amount, project, department, or location, so your policies are always followed.
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How it Works?

Approve, deny, or delegate

Not every purchase request is straightforward, and that’s okay. With ControlHub, you can quickly approve, deny, or pass the request to the right person on your team for a second look. 

Whether it’s a project-specific expense or something outside your expertise, delegation keeps the process moving without creating bottlenecks. The result? Faster decisions, better accountability, and less stress.

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Request more quotes

When one quote isn’t enough to make a confident decision, you can easily ask for more. Comparing prices and terms from different vendors not only helps you secure the best possible deal but also gives you leverage in negotiations, reduces the risk of overspending, and ensures you’re partnering with suppliers who truly fit your needs.

All of this happens within the same streamlined process, so you save money without slowing down approvals.

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Ask questions

If details are missing, decisions get delayed. That’s why the approval flow makes it easy to raise questions directly within the request. Add comments, request clarifications, and capture extra information right where it belongs.

This keeps conversations in one place, ensures every purchase has the right context, and helps your team move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Manage your budget
in real-time

No more guessing where the money went. With instant visibility into your budget, you can see exactly how much has been spent before approving new requests.

Track usage across projects, departments, or locations in one clear view, spot potential overspending early, and make sure funds are directed to the right priorities. Your company will benefit from greater control, accountability, and confidence in every approval decision.

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Approval Flows That Fit Your Business

Set up budgets by department, project, vendor, or location to keep spending under control.
Add conditional rules to route approvals to the right people, create limits for small purchases
so they don’t get stuck in the process, and capture custom details that matter to your team.
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THE PROBLEM

Manual tracking is holding you back

Spreadsheets can’t handle hundreds of approvals and invoices.
Things slip through, delays pile up, and costly mistakes follow.
Switch to ControlHub now

Create spending policies your
team will actually stick to

We'll automatically create expense
charts for everyone to see

Set policies by

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Users
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Department
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$ Amount
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Customizable policy
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Maximize your business.

Book a ControlHub demo to streamline spend management.

Don’t just take our word for it,
see what our customers are saying

"ControlHub is useful and keeps things on track"

What do you like best about ControlHub?

I like ControlHub's customer service, the checkout feature. It makes purchases smooth and quick. NetSuite sync keeps things aligned. Customer service is responsive with answers. It’s a great tool.

Grant B.

Manager

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

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"Very Effective PO system for Small Startups"

What do you like best about ControlHub?

Ease of requesting items to be purchased.

Nicholas L.

Lead Engineer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

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"Keeps Approvals Moving"

What do you like best about ControlHub?

Quick ability to submit and track approval requests in real time.

Tori K.

Community Lead

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

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"Solid For Small Teams"

What do you like best about ControlHub?

Really like how easy it is to attach quotes to purchase requests.

Lara M.

Content Specialist

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

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"Smooth and Functional"

What do you like best about ControlHub?

Very user-friendly layout and the virtual card system is a plus. Costumer support is very good.

Claudio B.

Project Manager

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

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"Great for Repetitive Orders"

What do you like best about ControlHub?

The PunchOut integration is great for ordering from our usual vendors.

Fernando V.

Head Hunter

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

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A world class procurement process
for your company in less than 24 hours

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Purchase Approval Software?

A smart way to manage spending by routing purchase requests through structured approval workflows, so your team spends within policy, not beyond it.

How does the purchase approval process work?

Employees submit a request; it automatically routes to the right approver based on your rules (budget, department, project, location); the request is approved, denied, or flagged for clarification; if approved, a purchase order is created, payment is processed, and everything is tracked for audit purposes.

Can this improve collaboration?

Absolutely. Comments, in-context questions, and quote requests keep conversations tied to requests, not buried in emails, so everyone stays aligned and moves faster.

How do I gain spend visibility?

You’ll see real-time budget usage before approving requests, plus auto-generated expense charts for full transparency on your spending.

Why do audit trails matter?

Every action is recorded. That builds accountability, simplifies compliance, and simplifying audits.

Can I customize workflows to match my business rules?

Yes. Set up templates, conditional routing (by amount, department, vendor, etc.), self-approval limits for small buys, and custom fields to capture nuance or remove friction.

How does this improve decision-making?

Approvers can evaluate requests against budgets, policy, and quotes—all within the workflow, so every green light is backed by data.

What’s the role of Accounts Payable?

Once goods or services are delivered, AP matches the invoice to the approved purchase order and delivery receipt, then processes payment—closing the loop cleanly and efficiently.

What’s the difference between a requisition and approval?

A requisition is a request raised by an employee. Approval is the decision phase, through a defined workflow, where the request is greenlit, adjusted, or rejected.

Does this integrate with invoicing or ERP systems?

Yes, you can sync with most ERPs and accounting systems for easy purchase-to-pay workflows and accurate financial tracking.

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