Objective
Create a Material Request from the StructShare mobile application
Background
A material request empowers your team to source the necessary materials needed to complete a job. These requests will be reviewed by the office where they can be converted into a Request for Quote (RFQ), and Purchase Order (PO), or Labor Log.
Things to Consider
Required Permissions
‘View and Request’ access is required to create a material request
Download StructShare Mobile App
Find it in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Steps:
Log in to the StructShare mobile app with your email address and password
From the ‘Home’ screen, click on the plus icon ‘+’
Select ‘Material Request’
Select a Project
Note if you don’t see your project in the list your admin may need to give you access to it.
Note that you can also Create a New Project from the Material Request.
Select your supplier
Note that this step can be skipped. A supplier can be added later.
Search for your item in the search bar
Note that you can also use the ‘Free Text Feature’ to add your items by clicking on the pencil icon in the top right of your mobile app screen.
Fill in the relevant fields:
Quantity
Units
This will populate automatically if established in your item list
Unit Price
This will populate automatically if established in your item list
Cost Code
This will populate automatically if established in your item list
Budget Category
Note to Supplier
Internal Note
Your suppliers will not see internal notes
Attachment
View you ‘Cart’ in the top right corner of your app screen
Press ‘Continue’
Input the relevant delivery information
Pickup?
Delivery Date
Note that this is a required field
Delivery Time
Jobsite Contact
Truck Type
Delivery Instructions
General Notes
Press ‘Request Approval’
An email notification will now be sent to your approver who can then convert the material request into a RFQ, PO, or Labor log
Questions?
Contact Support:
Live Chat with Support through StructShare:
Click on ‘Talk to Support’ on the left side of you screen.
Email Support:
Call Support:
(512) 222-3716