Introducing the Vendor Discovery Tool – Simplifying Sourcing for Businesses
Finding the perfect supplier can be a real challenge, and it’s a pain point that many businesses face daily. That’s why Kris and Matt are excited to walk through our newest feature: Vendor Discovery. Get an inside look at how it works and the problems it’s designed to solve.
Kris Ange
At Purchaser, we’re always listening to feedback and looking for ways to make your workflow more efficient. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Vendor Discovery, a new feature launching today in Alpha. Built with insights from our design partners, this tool aims to make finding the right vendor for your needs faster and easier than ever.
Addressing a Common Challenge
We’ve heard time and again that while identifying what you need is straightforward, figuring out where to source it can be a major hurdle. One story that really stuck with us involved a contract manufacturer who lost a sales opportunity because they couldn’t quickly find a vendor that supplied tungsten. Their usual supplier didn’t stock the material, and the delay in locating a new vendor caused their customer to move on.
Situations like this inspired Vendor Discovery, which is built to prevent such setbacks by simplifying the vendor search process.
Key Features of Vendor Discovery
Search and Navigation
Accessible via the sidebar, the tool greets users with a clean search window and a list of recent searches.
Simply type in your query—whether it’s a material, certification, or service—and explore a curated list of vendors.
Comprehensive Vendor Profiles
Vendor profiles include high-level details like company description, contact information, product and service categories. and certifications.
Quickly identify vendors with specialized materials or certifications (e.g., tungsten and AS 9100 compliance) without having to sift through cluttered websites.
Efficient Workflow Integration
Save vendors for later, compare multiple options side by side, or contact them directly from the tool.
Seamlessly add vendors to RFQs (Requests for Quotes) to speed up your procurement process.
Mobile-Friendly Experience
The mobile version is thoughtfully crafted with a dedicated layout optimized for usability across all screen sizes.
Whether you’re scrolling through vendors or accessing contact information, the design adapts seamlessly to provide a smooth and efficient experience, no matter where you are.
A Tool Built for You
Vendor Discovery isn’t just a cool piece of technology—it’s a solution tailored to your real-world challenges. While we’re proud of what we’ve built, we know there’s always room for improvement. That’s why we’re inviting you to test it out and share your feedback.
Once you’re in, explore the tool, and let us know what you think. From feature requests to bug reports, your input will shape the future of Vendor Discovery.
Try It Today
We’re thrilled to bring you this new feature and can’t wait to see how it helps streamline your vendor sourcing. Get started now, and let’s build something amazing together.
Discover the right vendors faster. Try Vendor Discovery today with Purchaser!