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About NexTek

Who is NexTek?

NexTek is incorporated by a team of professionals with over 35 years of Business Technologies implementation experience across various industrial, trading, and service organizations throughout Pakistan.

Where is the NexTek office located?

C-225/1 Block 6, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Pakistan.

Who leads NexTek?
  • Mohammad Jaleel – General Manager
  • Irfan Ahmed Siddiqui – Business Head, Pakistan
What products and services does NexTek offer?
  • ePurchase – Digital Procurement Automation SaaS Application
  • eFlow – Packaging Artwork Workflow Automation Web Application
  • eTime – Time & Attendance Mobile App with Approval Workflow
  • eDelivery – Stocks Delivery Acknowledgement Mobile App with QR Code
  • ePaani – Mineral Water Distribution Management Application
Who are NexTek's existing clients?

There are 800+ suppliers and buyers using ePurchase. The most recent buyers include Hamdard Laboratories, Helix Pharma, Barrett Hodgson Pakistan, and Amreli Steels.

ePurchase Platform

What is ePurchase?

ePurchase is a Digital Procurement Automation SaaS Application by NexTek. It centralises every request, quotation, and order into one real-time platform — enabling faster approvals, smarter buying, and complete transparency across your procurement process.

What steps of a procurement cycle does ePurchase cover?

ePurchase covers end-to-end procurement:

  1. Purchase Requisition
  2. Request for Quote
  3. Supplier Quote Submission
  4. Offline Quote Submission
  5. Automatic Rate Comparison Creation
  6. Approval Workflows
  7. Automatic Purchase Order Creation
  8. Supplier Evaluation
  9. Supplier Distribution List
  10. Messaging
  11. Procurement Analytics
  12. Customised Reports
  13. Integration with any ERP like SAP
What infrastructure do I need to use ePurchase?

A regular internet connection and a web browser are the only requirements. Chrome and Firefox are recommended.

Can ePurchase be customised to meet our changing business needs?

Yes. Customisation has been a priority from the beginning. Companies can customise user access levels, activate or deactivate features at any point at no additional cost, and adjust document types, approval workflows, email notifications, and more to fit specific organisational needs.

Can a Buyer customise email templates for RFQs and Rate Comparisons?

Yes. ePurchase provides an option to customise email templates to suit your needs.

Can one User ID be used by multiple buyers of the same company?

No. Multi-login is not allowed. Each user requires their own unique login ID.

Can my account have more than one administrator?

Only one user can be named the super administrator of your account. Sub-users can be granted all permissions to give them full access to everything on the account.

Is there a limit on documents I can create?

Document limits depend on your subscription plan. Please refer to the ePurchase pricing page for details.

What is the mobile procurement application?

It is an Android application that allows suppliers to manage and submit their quotations on the go, directly from their mobile device.

Technical Details

What is the ePurchase architecture and technology stack?

Built on MVC .NET Core, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and SQL Server. It is a cloud application with three interfaces:

  • Buyer Web Application – accessible from any browser-supported device
  • Supplier Web Application – suppliers submit quotations through a web browser
  • Android App for Suppliers – suppliers can submit quotations from mobile devices on the go
Where is ePurchase hosted?

ePurchase is hosted on cloud servers as a SaaS product.

Is the deployment cloud-based, on-premise, or hybrid?

ePurchase is a cloud-based SaaS product.

Which operating systems and browsers are supported?

All operating systems and browsers are supported. Chrome and Firefox are recommended for the best experience.

Is ePurchase multi-tenant or single-tenant?

ePurchase uses multi-tenant architecture — a single application instance serves multiple customers while keeping each tenant's data, configurations, and user access logically isolated.

Does ePurchase offer APIs?

Yes. ePurchase offers REST APIs for integration with ERPs, CRMs, and third-party tools.

How can I integrate ePurchase with SAP or another ERP?

Integration is done via REST APIs. The NexTek technical team will assist you once you subscribe to the service.

Does ePurchase support Single Sign-On?

Single Sign-On is not currently supported.

Can ePurchase import/export data in Excel?

Yes. Excel import/export options are available on various screens where required.

Is a testing/staging environment available?

Yes. A dedicated, separate testing environment is available.

What uptime SLA does NexTek offer?

99.8% uptime — equivalent to approximately 89 minutes of downtime in a 31-day month.

Security & Data

How is my data kept secure?

ePurchase implements multiple security layers:

  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • IP Access Control
  • Role-based user rights
  • SSL-encrypted data in transit through HTTPS

NexTek also signs a Non-Disclosure Agreement upon subscription.

How safe is the ePurchase network?

All communication between buyers, suppliers, and the ePurchase network uses HTTPS. If you suspect your account has been compromised, contact ePurchase Customer Support immediately.

What authentication mechanisms are available?
  • User Login ID and Password
  • Roles and Rights Management
  • IP Access Control
  • Two-Factor Authentication
Is data encrypted in transit?

Yes. All data in transit is encrypted using SSL.

Are audit logs maintained and exportable?

Yes. Audit logs are maintained and can be exported.

What is the data backup and disaster recovery process?

ePurchase is a SaaS product with High Availability and regular automated backups maintained by NexTek.

Support & Onboarding

What support channels are available?

Support is available via Email, WhatsApp, and Phone Call during business hours.

Does ePurchase offer training?

Yes. NexTek treats customers as partners and prioritises their success. Support includes implementation training, one-on-one sessions, online tutorials, videos, and live demos.

What is included in the subscription?

All new enhancements, feature additions, and bug fixes are included in the subscription.

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