Purchasing Management: How to Structure Approvals by Value Range
Purchase approval by value range means different amounts follow different decision paths — a small purchase doesn't need the same review as a large one. Jestor structures this inside Requests with Approvers, with a value-based threshold configurable with no code.
Why one single approval rule doesn't work for every purchase
Treating every purchase the same way — whether by requiring everyone's approval for everything, or releasing everything without review — creates two opposite problems: either the process is too slow, or the control is too weak for higher-impact purchases.
How to structure value ranges
The process starts by defining ranges: low-value purchases can have a single, fast approval; mid-range values require a second approver; high values may require leadership approval.
Common pains without well-defined value ranges:
- Small purchases going through the same slow process as large ones
- Large purchases approved with no additional review
- No standardization between different purchasing teams
- Difficulty auditing why a given purchase was approved that way
How value ranges solve this:
- Each value range has its own approval level
- Routine purchases move fast, with no unnecessary bureaucracy
- Higher-impact purchases go through automatic additional review
- The history clearly shows which range and rule were applied
Where Jestor fits in:
- Organizes Requests with Approvers by category and value range
- Applies a value-based threshold automatically, with no repeated manual setup
- Keeps the Approvals workflow flexible for different ranges
- Full history of every decision, with the value range applied
| Value range | Approval level |
|---|---|
| Low | Single, fast approval |
| High | Multiple levels, including leadership |
Why choose Jestor for this structure
Jestor applies the right value range to each purchase request, with no need for the team to configure it manually for every request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have more than three value ranges? Yes, as many ranges as the company needs, each with its own rule.
Do low-value purchases need the same process as high-value ones? No, each range can have an approval level proportional to the risk.
Does the history show which range was applied to each purchase? Yes, that's logged alongside the decision. Learn more at jestor.com.
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