Custom fields
Custom fields let procurement require purchase order numbers, contract references, project codes, and internal cost centers so invoices match purchase orders and accounting systems without manual edits.
Standardized templates increase accuracy, support faster approvals, and create auditable records that procurement and finance teams can reconcile against purchase orders and contracts.
Responsible for reviewing invoice alignment with purchase orders and contracts, authorizing procurement spend, and confirming deliverables. Acts as primary approver for vendor invoices related to website development and escalates discrepancies to finance or legal as needed.
Prepares and submits the invoice using the procurement template, ensures PO and contract references are included, responds to clarification requests, and provides supporting documentation for audits or payment disputes.
Custom fields let procurement require purchase order numbers, contract references, project codes, and internal cost centers so invoices match purchase orders and accounting systems without manual edits.
Conditional fields automatically show or hide line items, tax fields, and approval steps based on project type or contract value to reduce input errors and routing work.
Maintain versioned templates for fixed-price, time-and-materials, and milestone billing so teams use the correct format for each contract type and audit trail.
Multi-step approval routing enforces procurement and finance signoffs, timestamps approvals, and supports sequential or parallel approvers based on thresholds.
Connect templates to ERP, accounting, CRM, and cloud storage to push invoice data, attach contracts, and streamline PO reconciliation with automated mapping.
Comprehensive logs capture edits, views, signings, and approvals to support procurement audits and dispute resolution with immutable records.
Sync invoice drafts created in Google Docs to populate a procurement-ready template automatically, preserving formatting and allowing procurement reviewers to approve within the signing workflow without rekeying data.
Map customer, project, and PO fields from CRM or ERP systems directly into the invoice template to maintain consistent accounting codes and reduce reconciliation work for procurement and AP teams.
Automatically store completed invoices, signed contracts, and audit logs in Dropbox or other cloud repositories to align with procurement retention policies and backup requirements.
Use a template editor to create versioned invoice templates for different contract types, embedding validation rules and required procurement fields to reduce submission errors.
| Setting Name | Default Configuration Values |
|---|---|
| Invoice approval sequence and reminders | Two-step approval, first procurement then finance, with reminders at 48 hours |
| Purchase order validation rules | Require matching PO number and amount tolerance of 2 percent |
| Late fee and payment terms enforcement | Auto-apply late fee after seven days past due |
| Attachment requirements for invoices | Require signed contract and scope-of-work PDF |
| Auto-archive and retention tagging | Tag by project code and move to long-term storage |
Ensure templates and signing workflows work on the devices your procurement and vendor teams use most.
Test the template on each device type for field layout, PDF rendering, and signature capture to avoid delays when invoices are submitted for procurement approval.
An agency issues a single invoice for a completed website build with milestone verification
Resulting in faster payment cycles and a clear audit trail for both procurement and finance teams.
A vendor submits monthly retainer invoices for website maintenance tied to a master services agreement
Leading to consistent approvals, reduced disputes, and predictable accounting for procurement and IT budgets.
| Feature and Technical Criteria Header | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESIGN and UETA legal compliance | |||
| HIPAA-ready options | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| API access for integrations | |||
| Bulk Send capability |
Retain invoices for seven years
Daily incremental backups, weekly full backups
Move to long-term archive after one year
Quarterly permission and access reviews
Securely delete records after retention expires
| Pricing and Plan Comparison | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | Dropbox Sign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier or trial availability | Free trial available for new accounts | Short trial with limited features | Trial available via Creative Cloud | Free trial available | Trial available for new users |
| Starting monthly price (approximate) | Plans start at approximately $8 per user per month | Plans start around $10 per user per month | Plans start near $9.99 per user per month | Plans start near $15 per user per month | Plans start around $19 per user per month |
| API and developer access | Available on paid plans with API keys | API available on business plans | API access included in enterprise plans | API available on business plans | API available with higher-tier plans |
| Bulk send and team templates | Included in business tiers | Available on advanced plans | Included in enterprise | Available in business plans | Included in higher tiers |
| Support and SLA options | Email and prioritized support on paid plans | Tiered support and SLAs | Enterprise SLAs and support | Business support options | Business and enterprise support |