Intake and orchestration in procurement refers to the combined process of capturing purchase or sourcing requests and then seamlessly managing them through all the necessary procurement workflows. Intake is the starting point, a single, structured entry system where employees can submit any procurement need, such as onboarding a new supplier, requesting a contract, or placing a purchase order. This step ensures all required details are collected upfront and requests are correctly categorized. Orchestration takes over from there, automatically routing each request to the right workflows, teams, and systems, while enabling tasks such as approvals, risk checks, supplier setup, and contract creation to run in parallel. By integrating with tools like ERP, P2P, and CLM, orchestration ensures that data flows smoothly, stakeholders collaborate in real-time, and the entire process, from purchase request to payment, is streamlined, transparent, and compliant.