Unite

Mercanis x Unite

One Workflow. Zero tab-switching. Handled by AI.

Mercanis is partnering with Unite to bring their extensive catalog network directly into your procurement workflow. Request, approve, and report on Unite orders without switching platforms or changing how your team works.

About Unite

Unite operates Europe's largest indirect procurement network, connecting buyers with 700+ pre-qualified suppliers across 25 European countries. Through a central platform, buyers can search and compare 30M+ products while retaining their existing processes and supplier relationships.

30M+

Products, just one click away.

Order from the Unite network directly within Mercanis - no tab switiching, no separate login.

700+

Pre-qualified suppliers.

Every Unite supplier is vetted, GDPR-compliant, and EU-hosted. For built-in compliance.

1 Workflow

From intake to order.

Shopping cart, approval and reporting run entirely inside Mercanis. Your existing processes stay untouched.

Real-time

AI-matched pricing.

AI-Agents compare prices across the entire Unite catalogue in real time. Automatically get the best offer.

The people behind the partnership.

“It is the procurement of tomorrow that we are implementing today. We provide the catalog assortment, Mercanis optimises access to it.”

Chris Sonnemann, Key Account Sales Executive at Unite

“A great procurement platform is only as powerful as the data behind it. Unite provides this data, and we make it actionable.”

Fabian Heinrich, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercanis

A need comes in, Mercanis recognizes and processes it

When a procurement request arrives, Mercanis automatically identifies the category and suggests Unite’s catalogs as a sourcing channel.

You browse and order, without switching Channels

The Unite catalogs open directly within Mercanis. The agent compares prices across the 700+ suppliers and surfaces the best options for you to pick from.

Approval, purchase order, and reporting run as usual

Your cart flows back into the Mercanis workflow automatically. Approval steps, purchase order, and audit trail stay unchanged.

The Result

Procurement that moves faster, without asking your team to work differently. Gain access to 30M+ products without adding a new tool, a new process, or a new approval chain.

The partnership in action

Use Case: Ordering via Microsoft Teams

Step 1

Search for your Request in Teams.

Step 2

Answer questions to specify your Request.

Step 3

Add product to the cart and choose the date you need it for.

Step 4

Initiate your purchase, confirm, and done.

Founded

2000

Mercanis Partner Since

2025

Headquarters

Leipzig

Website

www.unite.de

The best of both worlds

Great procurement software needs great data behind it.
Mercanis handles the workflow, Unite handles the catalogs.

FAQs

What is Unite and why is Mercanis Partnering with them?

Unite is an open B2B marketplace that connects buyers with hundreds of pre-qualified suppliers across Europe. By integrating Unite into Mercanis, we give our users direct access to an extensive product catalog, without leaving their procurement platform.

Do I need to be a Mercanis customer to use the Unite integration?

Yes, the Unite integration is available exclusively within the Mercanis platform. If you're not a customer yet, we're happy to show you how it works in a live demo.

Is there an additional cost for using Unite through Mercanis?

Pricing depends on your setup and existing contracts. As a customer, your Account Manager can give you the necessary information here.

How many products and suppliers are available?

Through Unite, you get access to more than 30 million products from over 100 pre-qualified suppliers across 25 European countries.

Does the integration change my existing procurement processes?

No. Your existing workflows, approval processes, and supplier relationships stay exactly as they are. Unite simply adds a new, powerful sourcing channel on top of what you already have.

How does the AI factor in?

Mercanis' agentic AI automatically identifies procurement needs, matches them to the right products in the Unite catalog, and speeds up decision-making.

Who can I contact if I have questions about the integration?

Yes. Intake is natively connected to sourcing, supplier management, contract management, approvals, and downstream P2P processes, with no loss of context.