Buyer and Mapping Profiles
Buyer and mapping profiles are the core admin entities for controlled Punchout rollout.
Buyer profiles
Buyer profiles define runtime eligibility and protocol identity.
Business value:
- separate integration behavior per buyer
- controlled activation/deactivation
- encrypted credential handling
Mapping profiles
Mapping profiles define transfer output structure through rule-based field mapping.
Business value:
- no partner-specific code branches for each mapping variant
- faster onboarding for additional procurement systems
- consistent mapping governance in admin
Template-first rollout
Profiles can be initialized from templates and then adapted. This shortens implementation cycles while keeping mapping behavior auditable.