How to Seamlessly Integrate Amazon Business with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

In today’s fast-paced business environment, procurement teams often struggle with manual data entry, fragmented purchasing workflows, and poor visibility into indirect or “tail spend.” These inefficiencies slow down operations, increase errors, and weaken compliance.

The NB Procure B2B Marketplace Connector directly addresses these challenges by integrating Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with Amazon Business, enabling users to shop, approve, and place orders within the ERP itself, eliminating manual entry, centralizing procurement workflows, and providing real-time visibility into spend, pricing, and compliance.

What Is the NB Procure B2B Marketplace Connector?

The NB (Next in Business) Procure B2B Marketplace Connector is a PunchOut-based procurement integration that connects Amazon Business directly with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Using industry-standard cXML PunchOut technology, users can browse Amazon Business catalogs in real time, select approved products, and automatically transfer carts into Business Central as purchase orders, eliminating manual re-entry and reducing procurement cycle times.

The Power of Amazon Business PunchOut Integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

At the core of the NB Procure B2B Marketplace Connector is cXML-based PunchOut integration with Amazon Business.

With this capability:
• Users initiate and access live Amazon Business catalogs directly from Business Central
• Real-time pricing and product availability are displayed during the PunchOut session
• Selected items are automatically returned to Business Central as purchase requisitions
• All purchases follow predefined approval workflows configured within Business Central

This ensures a compliant, controlled, and efficient procurement process governed within the ERP environment.

Key Features That Streamline Procurement Workflows

The NB Procure B2B Marketplace Connector is more than a connector — it is a governance-ready procurement automation tool designed for modern finance and operations teams.

Purchase Group Management 

Assign users to defined purchase groups, enforce approval hierarchies, and ensure purchases comply with internal procurement policies.

Cart Lock & Order Safeguards

Lock pricing and quantities before order submission to avoid discrepancies, unauthorized changes, or invoice mismatches.

Real-Time Order Management

Receive instant order acknowledgments and confirmations, ensuring data consistency between Amazon Business and Business Central.

Advanced Shipping Notices (ASN)

Track shipments in real time and improve inventory planning with early visibility into inbound goods.

Electronic Invoice Integration

Automate invoice receipt and posting to accelerate three-way matching and reduce reconciliation delays.

Why Integrate Amazon Business with Business Central?

Manual procurement processes and unmanaged tail spend often lead to:

• Higher operating costs
• Poor audit visibility
• Inconsistent vendor data

By implementing Amazon Business PunchOut integration with Business Central, organizations gain:

1. Procurement Automation - Eliminate manual order entry, reduce human errors, and speed up purchase cycles.
2. Stronger Compliance & Auditability - Maintain approval trails, policy enforcement, and full transaction visibility across procurement activities.
3. Real-Time Data Synchronization - Ensure accurate pricing, inventory status, and order data across both platforms.
4. Scalability for Growing Businesses - Whether you are a mid-sized organization or a large enterprise, NB Procure scales with your procurement volume and complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does Amazon Business PunchOut work in Business Central?

The NB Procure B2B Marketplace Connector enables Amazon Business PunchOut within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. From Business Central, users initiate a PunchOut session that securely connects to Amazon Business catalogs.

Items selected during the PunchOut session are returned by the connector to Business Central as structured purchase requisitions or purchase order drafts, eliminating manual data entry while ensuring all approvals and controls remain within the ERP.

2. How does this integration help manage tail spend?

The NB Procure B2B Marketplace Connector centralizes indirect purchasing within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, enforces approval workflows, and provides real-time spend visibility, helping organizations control tail spend more effectively.

3. Is this suitable for regulated or compliance-heavy industries?

Yes. The NB Procure B2B Marketplace Connector supports approval hierarchies, audit trails, cart validation, and invoice matching governed within Business Central, making it suitable for compliance-driven procurement environments.

Transform Your Procurement with Confidence

Backed by over 15 years of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central expertise, Buy Business Central, powered by Cetas offers the NB Procure B2B Marketplace Connector to help organizations modernize procurement with clarity and control.

Whether you’re looking to automate purchasing, gain better spend visibility, or strengthen compliance, the NB Procure B2B Marketplace Connector delivers a future-ready procurement experience governed entirely within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Book a Demo today or explore the NB Procure B2B Marketplace Connector on Microsoft AppSource to see how Amazon Business PunchOut integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can transform your procurement workflows.