A procurement catalog is a governed collection of goods or services that eligible users can request from approved sources under defined descriptions, terms, prices, and controls. Catalogs may be maintained internally or accessed through supplier punchout connections. Good catalog governance addresses ownership, updates, availability, classification, policy, contract alignment, and the handling of noncatalog demand.
In plain English
It is a controlled shopping list for commonly purchased goods or services.
Illustrative example
At Northstar Industrial Systems, employees request approved safety supplies from a catalog instead of creating free-text requests for every item.
- Related terms
- Guided buying; Punchout catalog; Preferred supplier; Purchase requisition
- Lifecycle stages
- Request; Execute
- Stakeholders
- Requester; Procurement; Supplier