How to Monitor Buyer Spending Patterns with Copilot
Monitor buyer spending with Copilot. Structured procurement analysis for account planning and CRM updates.
Tool
Use `buyer_intelligence` and `search_awards` to build structured buyer profiles. Copilot is ideal when the output needs to flow directly into account plans, CRM records, or pipeline reports.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Contract Opportunities tool:
- Define the buyer and the output fields your CRM or pipeline tracker needs.
- Run `buyer_intelligence` for the target buyer.
- Enrich with `search_awards` for recent contract details.
- Ask Copilot to format the profile as structured data matching your system schema.
Example Prompt
Try this with Copilot using the Contract Opportunities tool
Use contract-opportunities to profile the Home Office as a buyer. Return structured JSON with annual_spend, top_suppliers, avg_contract_value, procurement_cycle_months, and incumbent_retention_rate fields.
Tips
- Standardize field names across all buyer profiles for easy comparison.
- Schedule monthly refreshes to catch shifts in spending or supplier mix.
- Export to your CRM to keep account intelligence current without manual updates.