ToolWatch Purchasing | From Request to Receipt — All in One Platform

Build and manage detailed purchase orders directly in ToolWatch. Assign vendors, cost codes, and ship-to locations with full control over pricing and approval.

Add tools, materials, or equipment to purchase orders with editable quantities, costs, and descriptions. Totals update automatically in real time.

Easily add non-catalog or one-time purchase items to any order, complete with cost and quantity details for accurate accounting.

When items arrive, record deliveries directly against their purchase orders. Track quantities, receiving dates, and costs—all in one record.

Convert received tools and equipment into inventory instantly, assigning barcodes and tool IDs for seamless tracking.

Turn jobsite requisitions and inventory alerts into purchase orders instantly, keeping field and office teams in sync.

Import large purchase orders from vendor spreadsheets using the ToolWatch Import Template—turning hours of manual entry into minutes.

Feature Deep-Dive

Simplified Purchase Order Creation

ToolWatch Purchasing eliminates guesswork by combining vendor management, job costing, and item tracking in one place. Users can create, edit, and manage purchase orders with automatic cost calculations and clear financial visibility at every step.

Integrated Receiving and Inventory

Receiving Tickets automatically ties delivered items back to their original purchase orders. Once items are received, users can instantly inventory new tools, assign barcodes, and even auto-number tools for easy cataloging.

Cross-Platform Integration

Purchasing connects across ToolWatch. When items fall below minimum stock levels in the Low Level Browser, users can add them to a purchase order instantly. Jobsite requisitions can also flow directly into purchasing for review and ordering—keeping data consistent from field to office.

WHY TOOLWATCH PURCHASING

A Platform You Can Build On

ToolWatch connects purchasing with your broader operations—linking to inventory, job costing, and equipment tracking for complete control.

No Vendor Lock-In

Copy data from any vendor spreadsheet into the ToolWatch Import Template and upload in minutes. ToolWatch works with every supplier.

Enterprise Secure & Scalable

SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and designed for multi-location operations, ToolWatch scales with your business—without sacrificing security or performance.

Replenish low stock faster with connected PO creation.
Track receiving and instantly inventory new items.
Reduce manual data entry and error-prone reconciliation.

Request materials or tools directly from Job Stock.
See which items are on order and when they’re arriving.
Reduce downtime waiting on approvals or shipments.

Manage vendors, approvals, and POs from one dashboard.
Monitor financial totals, receipts, and item status.
Access audit-ready records for every transaction.

TOOLWATCH PURCHASING IN ACTION

Improved Operational Efficiency

AlignOps wireless tracking transforms the way you manage your tools and equipment. By providing real-time location data and automated updates, our system eliminates the need for manual inventory checks, saving time and reducing errors. This efficiency translates into better project execution and higher overall productivity.

Cost Savings

Implementing AlignOps' Bluetooth tool tracking system can lead to significant cost savings. By reducing tool loss and theft, optimizing inventory levels, and minimizing downtime, you can lower your operational costs. Additionally, integrating AlignOps with your existing ERP systems ensures accurate job costing and billing, further improving your financial management.

User-Friendly Interface

AlignOps' platform features a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for your team to use. Whether they are in the field, in the warehouse, or in the office, team members can quickly access the information they need. The intuitive design reduces the learning curve and ensures that everyone can effectively manage their responsibilities.

Safety Reports will continue to be a separate product. ToolWatch EHS is designed for the construction industry, while Safety Reports remain a point solution serving a broader customer base.

Yes, you can use one login for both ToolWatch and ToolWatch EHS. We will work with you to port your Safety Reports users to ToolWatch EHS so you can take advantage of the benefits of using ToolWatch and EHS together.

Currently, the primary integration that ToolWatch EHS has is with Procore and PlanGrid. However, we are working so that in the future both ToolWatch and ToolWatch EHS will have the same integration capability.

ToolWatch EHS does not not track individuals in real time. However, we make it simple for users to input geotag locations for where they’re performing inspections, observations, or other safety functions. Combined with our time-stamping capabilities, geotag data show when and where certain safety processes are occurring.

Currently, ToolWatch EHS content focuses on OSHA standards. We are looking to expand our checklist capabilities with additional checklists, detailed comprehensive data and documentation in the future.

Yes. Users can customize the inspection checklists and the frequency that you inspect a certain piece of equipment.

Today, there is an EHS mobile app and a ToolWatch mobile app, but we plan to have one unified app in the future.

ToolWatch EHS has controls based on permissions and entitlements. Users can be granted access to individual safety module(s) and/or associated administrative functions.

The ToolWatch EHS modules come bundled in three different tiers depending on the needs of your safety program. We can work with you to figure out what tier and what modules make sense for you.

Yes. In addition to a library of hundreds of Toolbox Talks that are free for users, companies can upload custom PDF Toolbox Talks to the EHS Training module.

We are focusing on QR codes because we believe they offer more capability and flexibility to store inspection history and other asset information.

Yes. The ToolWatch EHS Training module allows you to see if scheduled Toolbox Talks have been completed and offers multiple detailed reports that let you filter that information by user and user group.

Yes, you can use ToolWatch EHS even if you do not use ToolWatch for other functions.

Yes. Any existing Safety Reports data will remain available once you transition to ToolWatch EHS.

Not directly. Copy vendor data into the ToolWatch Import Template, then upload and validate for fast, accurate PO creation.

Available to all Pro and Enterprise customers. Permissions can be managed by admin role.

Field users can submit requisitions on mobile, which can then be converted into purchase orders by office/warehouse staff.

Yes. Once items are received, they can be instantly inventoried with tool numbers and barcodes for immediate use.

Absolutely. Receiving Tickets record full or partial shipments, keeping both costs and quantities accurate.

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