Skip to main content

Spot Purchase: Request quotes for raw materials

How to request quotes for raw materials for a spot purchase

Hector Williamson avatar
Written by Hector Williamson
Updated over 2 years ago

You are searching for a raw material and want to get the best price and availability.

Step 1: Search for product in the search bar

Search for the product you want. Select the product in the drop down, if it is not in our database, you can select the bottom row 'Select' your product.

Step 2: Select Purchase type

You can request quotes for Spot Purchases and Blanket Orders in the app. If you want to make a one-off purchase, select Spot Purchase.

Step 3: Select a pack type and how many you need

Select a pack type (Drum, IBC, Bag, Pail etc) and the quantity required.

Step 4: Check other details and hit submit

Check that the delivery address and 'Required by' dates are correct.

To complete the request hit 'Submit Sourcing Request' or 'Add Another Product'.

Now you're finished! 90% of requests we will have 3 quotes within 24 hours

Want to add additional context to the request?

You can add additional context to a quote request including:

  • Suppliers you want quotes from

  • Specifications sheet of your current product

  • Target price for your request

Ready to get started?

Wherever you are in the App you can select 'New Sourcing Request' and go straight to the Sourcing Request form.

Try it out now!


​

Did this answer your question?