BuyerQuest (now part of VARIS)
Since 2012, we've supported BuyerQuest—now part of VARIS—in building and maintaining a Magento-based eProcurement platform used by global enterprises like McDonald’s, GE, and Saudi Aramco, evolving into a top-rated B2B marketplace solution.
May 2012 - currently
BuyerQuest, now part of VARIS, set out to revolutionize enterprise procurement by building a consumer-like eCommerce experience for B2B. Trusted by global leaders like McDonald's, GE, and Saudi Aramco, the platform was built on Magento Enterprise and scaled into a top-rated solution in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant. Since 2012, we've been a long-term development partner, supporting its evolution into a modern, curated procurement marketplace.
15,000+
suppliers marketplace
7,000+
system users
About the project
BuyerQuest was founded with a bold mission: to bring the simplicity of consumer shopping to the world of enterprise procurement. Built on Magento Enterprise Edition, it evolved into a powerful eProcurement and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform trusted by some of the world’s most respected organizations.
The platform offered an intuitive user experience and unmatched configurability—helping organizations streamline procurement, reduce complexity, and drive compliance. With patented technology, BuyerQuest rapidly earned recognition as a leader in its category, topping Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for its innovation and impact.
BuyerQuest's revolutionary technology has since evolved into VARIS—a next-generation, curated procurement marketplace designed to unify buyers and suppliers, cut costs, and improve procurement efficiency at scale.
Enterprise Clients Supported
BuyerQuest (now VARIS) solutions have been successfully implemented for:
- McDonald’s
- General Electric
- Saudi Aramco
- Caterpillar
- Stanford University
- Steelcase
These large-scale deployments required deep platform customization, integration with existing procurement systems, and highly reliable performance.
Our Role
Since May 2012, we’ve been a key long-term development partner, working closely with BuyerQuest’s internal and distributed teams to architect and evolve their Magento-based platform.
From early-stage development, we’ve delivered both core functionality and business-specific customizations. Today, we continue to provide ongoing support and maintenance, helping VARIS adapt and grow while keeping the core platform secure and scalable.
What We Delivered
- 🏗️ Development of a custom eProcurement platform on Magento
- 🛠️ Deep Magento customizations for P2P workflows
- ⚡ Speed and performance optimization for high-demand enterprise usage
- 🔄 Flexible data loaders for importing/exporting complex procurement data and catalogs
- 🔌 Ongoing technical support and maintenance
Summary
This case highlights the flexibility and scalability of Magento as a foundation for complex B2B systems. Working closely with BuyerQuest (now VARIS) since 2012, we’ve proven that Magento can support enterprise-grade eProcurement and P2P workflows.
The platform provides a user-friendly interface that enables over 7,000+ users to navigate and make purchases with minimal training. Its extensive supplier integration supports a marketplace of 15,000+ suppliers - centralizing procurement in one streamlined platform.
It also offers seamless ERP compatibility, including integration with systems like Oracle, to maintain business continuity and optimize operations.
Fortune 500 companies select BuyerQuest (now VARIS) for its scalability, efficiency, and ability to support enterprise-level procurement.
Magento is not just for retail, it can be a base for a powerful eProcurement system when utilized by the right development team 😉
Services
Custom Magento Development
Technologies
• PHP • JavaScript • jQuery • Bootstrap • Magento • Varnish • Solr