SciQuest, now part of JAGGAER One, began in 1995 in North Carolina as a platform for buying lab supplies online. It was born during the dot-com tech wave, focused on simplifying how scientists purchase reagents and lab tools. Soon, they realized that companies faced strange delays and paperwork in procurement and thought, “Why not automate the whole process?” So SciQuest shifted from a catalog-based marketplace to a full procurement software suite. They wanted companies to handle every purchase step online request, orders, invoices all in one place.
SciQuest Became JAGGAER
In 2016, private equity firm Accel‑KKR acquired SciQuest. Within a year, the company transitioned to the new brand name, JAGGAER, marking a new phase in its journey. . Since then, JAGGAER has kept growing through key acquisitions:
- Pool4Tool (2017): added deeper direct materials sourcing in Europe
- Bravo Solution (2017): expanded global spend‑management coverage
All this effort built JAGGAER One, a unified “source‑to‑pay” system launched in 2019. Today, it helps companies manage every step from sourcing and contracts to e‑procurement and invoicing.
Why “SciQuest” Still Matters?
- Even with its new name: SciQuest is still a key part of JAGGAER’s history and platform
- Lab procurement roots: SciQuest created the original cloud model for buying lab supplies
- Enterprise software shift: It moved from catalog to software, acquiring tools like EMAX, CombineNet, Spend Radar and Upside for sourcing, spend analysis, contracts and more
- Global procurement suite: It laid the groundwork for Direct + Indirect spend, supplier management, analytics and e‑invoicing in JAGGAER One
So, while SciQuest is now JAGGAER, its innovations are still very much at the core of the system.
What the Platform Offers Today?
JAGGAER One, which grew from SciQuest, is a cloud-based, AI-enhanced platform that covers every stage of purchasing and spend management
1. eProcurement
A digital shopping experience for your business. Users add items to a cart, submit a request and everything follows a set approval flow paperless, fast and tracked.
2. Sourcing & Sourcing Optimization
Launch sourcing events like RFQs or e-auctions. The platform helps collect bids, analyze price and quality and pick the best supplier.
3. Contract Management
Using templates and workflows, the system speeds up creation, review and approval of contracts. Everything is centralized
4. Spend Analytics
Tools like Spend Radar give real-time spending views and insights, helping spot savings and set budgets
5. Supplier Management
Keep supplier details, risk scores and catalogs in one hub connected to over 150,000 suppliers globally.
6. Invoicing & Accounts Payable
Invoice capture, approval flows, early-payment options and automation no more manual data entry.
7. Inventory & Reagent Management
SciQuest’s original strength tracking lab chemicals, reagents and other inventory with safety workflows Plus, the platform supports mobile access, AI-powered alerts, analytics, and integrations with ERPs.
Who Uses It and Why It Matters?
Originally, SciQuest focused on life sciences and university labs. Today, JAGGAER serves clients in:
- Life Sciences & Pharma
- Higher Education
- Manufacturing & Consumer Goods
- Public Sector
- Healthcare, Logistics, Retail and more
Major benefits include:
- No more paper: Everything from purchase request to payment is digitized
- Time saved: RFPs, contracts and payments run faster
- More control: Real-time data shows what’s happening with suppliers and spend
- Cost cutting: A smarter process means better negotiating and budgeting
- Risk management: Supplier risks and contract deadlines are visible and managed
A Simplified SciQuest Workflow
To understand how easy it is, here’s a quick step-through of what used to be called SciQuest (and is now JAGGAER One):
- User shops online catalog or punch-out site
- They submit a request
- Approval flows kick in
- System creates a purchase order
- Once approved, the order is shared with the supplier and its progress is monitored through a connected supplier system.
- Invoice comes back, approvals match it with PO, payment is set
- All data is logged for analytics and audits
Each step is automated, with notifications and mobile support to keep everyone in the loop.
The Evolution of SciQuest
Here’s a timeline showing how SciQuest changed:
- 1995: Founded as a lab-supplies marketplace
- 1999: IPO, dot-com boom
- Early 2000s: Transition to procurement software; launched SaaS model
- 2004: Taken private to focus on software
- 2010: Re‑IPO with added modules
- 2012–2013: Added Spend Analytics, Sourcing, Contract tools via acquisitions
- 2016: Bought by Accel‑KKR
- In 2017, it adopted the JAGGAER name and expanded its reach by acquiring Pool4Tool and BravoSolution.
- 2019: Launched JAGGAER One
- 2024: Acquired by Vista Equity Partners
Now, it’s one of the largest independent sources‑to‑pay platforms for spend management worldwide
Why Businesses Choose It?
- Complete toolset: One platform for buying, sourcing, contracting, paying, analyzing
- Cloud-based: Secure access anytime, anywhere
- Supplier reach: Large global supplier network
- Modular, scalable: Add features as needed
- Built-in compliance: Audit trails, contract rules, risk flags
- Mobile-friendly: Accept approvals and alerts on the go
Key Takeaways
- SciQuest was the first lab-buying platform that moved procurement online
- It evolved into a complete spend-management solution and rebranded as JAGGAER
- JAGGAER One now covers everything from source to pay shop, source, contract, invoice
- Its strengths? Speed, visibility, supplier reach, and modular flexibility
If you’re exploring tools to manage your company’s spending, especially in research, education, manufacturing, or government, JAGGAER One (born from SciQuest) is worth a look.
Final Thoughts
SciQuest began with a simple goal: make lab purchasing easier. Today, its legacy continues through JAGGAER One, a powerful platform helping organizations manage spend efficiently. With tools for shopping, approvals, contracts, payments, and analytics, it reduces manual work, boosts efficiency, cuts errors, saves costs, and strengthens supplier collaboration. SciQuest’s vision lives on in a smarter, streamlined procurement experience.
