Supplier Sourcing

Manage the supplier workflows, like RFI, RFP, and RFQ, of the procurement process at your company.

Database

Database

Manage all suppliers and associated records in a central repository.

Workflows

Workflows

Configure workflows to route records based on business logic (approvals, checklist, status change, etc.).

Interface

Interface

Set up role based access control for suppliers, procurement, finance, etc.

Integration

Integration

Connect with SAP B1, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, and 1,000+ product integrations, plus REST API.

AI

AI

Customize the application to your company's process and workflows using AI.

Security

Security

Protect your data with SSO/MFA, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 + HIPAA Type 2, and GDPR compliance.

Manage all your requirements from a unified interface

RFI

Upload the long list of suppliers identified during the market analysis phase. Trigger email invitations with secure portal links to suppliers and set up standardized questionnaires to score suppliers across weights. Route the records through the assessment matrix.

RFP

Initiate the RFP process from the short listed suppliers during the RFI stage or from the Approved Suppliers List (ASL). Evaluate the suppliers across SOW, SLAs, KPIs, TCO, EoDB, etc. Set up the weighted scoring criteria and route the records through the evaluation matrix.

RFQ

Generate the RFQ using a strict line-item bidding format. Set up parameters (required incoterms, pricing terms, delivery dates, etc.) and compare suppliers side-by-side in a tabular format. Route the records through the selection matrix.

Status

View the status of all RFI, RFP, and RFQ records. Ensure everyone is updated on the status of records. Set up conditions for notifications, recurring tasks, reminders, follow ups, exception handling, etc. based on the status of the records.

Compliance

Configure role-based access control (RBAC) for data isolation. Maintain a time-stamped audit trail for each record and search by unique ID to find the associated users and records. Use comments for discussions and @mention users to trigger notifications.

Portal

Set up a secure self-service mobile/web portal for suppliers to interact with the procurement, finance, and legal teams. Host the portal on the company's official domain and enable self-management of credentials (username & password).

Frequently Asked Questions

Zoho Creator is an AI-powered application development platform that's used to automate business processes and workflows in organizations. With it, you can build custom applications specific to your requirements.

The Supplier Sourcing application is installed and runs on Zoho Creator. You can fully customize the application to your company's requirements if desired.

Yes, there is a 15-day free trial.

Zoho Creator ensures the logical separation of your data from everyone else's. Data retention and backup happens in a secure manner, and all data is stored in data centers in multiple geographies to ensure enterprise-grade security and high availability.