Smarter Material Management, From Field to Office
Trimble Materials is an all-in-one purchasing and material management solution built for contractors who need to keep projects moving and budgets in check. It streamlines material requests, purchasing, inventory tracking, and accounts payable—connecting the field, office, warehouse, and suppliers through one powerful platform.
Get Control, Cut Costs, and Stay Ahead
With Trimble Materials, field teams can quickly request materials using mobile-friendly catalogs, while procurement staff manage quotes, orders, and supplier communication with ease. Real-time updates keep everyone informed—from delivery tracking to automated invoice matching—so you can reduce delays, catch costly errors, and keep every job on budget and on time.
Core Components of Trimble Materials
Requisitions
With Trimble Materials, field teams can search for items and communicate what materials are needed for the jobsite, seamlessly turning those requisitions into orders and RFQs, and ensuring the right materials are received onsite.
Purchase Order Management
Trimble Materials enables project managers and office staff to easily manage, approve and process orders, while also tracking project budget to actual spend with no additional manual work.
RFQs and Quotes
Project managers and procurement teams can use Trimble Materials to generate more RFQs in less time and easily compare quotes for the best pricing, leading to potentially significant material cost savings.
Materials Receiving
Field workers using Trimble Materials can efficiently record received materials and communicate with the office, including photo capture of packing slips and direct communication with suppliers, providing the office with real-time visibility and control of back orders.
Multi-warehouse Inventory Tracking
Trimble Materials provides inventory tracking that is integrated to purchasing workflows, providing full control and visibility into what materials are available, where they are located and when they are needed – available from the office or field.
Invoice Reconciliation
Catch invoice discrepancies and keep updated purchase records with Trimble Materials three-way matching of invoice, PO, and delivery for efficient invoice reconciliation.
ERP Integration
Trimble Materials integrates with leading ERP and accounting systems, like Viewpoint Spectrum and Viewpoint Vista, allowing for the easy setup of projects, cost codes, users and supplies while also providing ongoing sync of POs and invoices.
Who is Trimble Materials For?
Trimble Materials is built for any contractor who needs a better way to manage materials. If you're tired of juggling spreadsheets, chasing paperwork, or dealing with supply chain friction, this solution helps you eliminate manual processes, reduce waste, and streamline day-to-day operations—especially when working with local suppliers.
Why Trimble Materials?
Managing materials shouldn't be a guessing game. Trimble Materials is a centralized, digital solution designed for MEP contractors who want to simplify complex purchasing and inventory workflows. From field requisitions to supplier quotes, order approvals to invoice matching, Trimble Materials keeps everything accurate, connected, and in sync—no more manual entry, no more costly mistakes. Gain control over your material costs, increase visibility across your teams, and improve profitability—all from one integrated platform.
