Procurement complexity across Europe is growing fast. From managing hundreds of suppliers and purchase channels to ensuring compliance with local regulations and ESG standards, buyers are under pressure to do more with less, and do it smarter.
That’s why JAGGAER and Unite (formerly Mercateo) have deepened their partnership to make indirect procurement more streamlined, transparent, and connected than ever before.
Building on a Strong Foundation
The collaboration between JAGGAER and Unite began in 2018, when the two companies joined forces to integrate Unite’s marketplace into the JAGGAER One platform. The goal was simple: give European organizations a more efficient way to access trusted suppliers and manage indirect spend through a connected digital experience.
Fast forward to 2025, and that partnership has evolved into an even more powerful integration that’s transforming how organizations source, purchase, and pay for indirect goods.
Simplifying Indirect Buying Across Europe
At the heart of this enhanced collaboration is a seamless, API-based search integration that connects JAGGAER One eProcurement directly to Unite’s extensive catalogue of over 100 million products from 1,500+ vetted suppliers across 12 European countries.
Buyers can now browse, compare, and purchase with ease, thanks to real-time product data, pricing, and punchout functionality.
And with Unite’s Single Creditor Model, procurement teams benefit from:
- Simplified invoicing with one contractual partner for all suppliers
- Reduced complexity and fewer administrative steps
- Faster reconciliation and greater financial visibility
“By integrating real-time embedded search with Unite, we enable customers to seamlessly tap into an extensive supplier marketplace,” said Alastair McMullan, Vice President of Product Management at JAGGAER. “Together, we’re delivering a smarter, more transparent way to manage indirect spend, combining local supplier access, simplified buying, and seamless invoicing in a solution that scales with our customers’ needs.”
Built for European Procurement – and Beyond
The expanded integration is already live across the DACH region, Italy, and Spain, with more markets on the horizon. Local Unite support teams provide native-language assistance, region-specific catalogues, and in-currency-transactions, ensuring a consistent, compliant experience across borders.
Procurement teams also gain access to:
- Cross-catalog search for price and product transparency
- Shopping cart optimization to lower costs and reduce shipments
- ESG insights and governance tools to meet sustainability goals
- Department-level spend control with detailed reporting
“At Unite, we’re redefining how organizations manage indirect procurement,” said Peter Stenov, VP of Strategic Accounts & Partnerships at Unite. “Our partnership with JAGGAER empowers organizations to simplify operations, reduce supplier complexity, and build a more transparent and sustainable procurement strategy.”
A Smarter, More Connected Ecosystem
Together, JAGGAER and Unite are helping organizations control spend, increase transparency, and unlock efficiency, all while maintaining flexibility in how and where they buy.
With AI-powered workflows, localized supplier access, and a familiar, retail-like purchasing experience, procurement teams can confidently manage indirect spend through a more connected, streamlined ecosystem that bridges the best of both platforms.
To learn more about how JAGGAER and Unite are transforming indirect procurement across Europe, visit https://www.jaggaer.com/partner/unite.
