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Prerequisite:Vendors (Contacts + Addresses) have been created under Buying ▶️ Supplier

1. Adding a Vendor to an Item

  1. Open the Item
    • Navigate to Stock ▶️ Item ▶️ Item List
    • Click the product name (e.g. “Ovita Water 500ml”)
  2. Navigate to the Purchasing Tab
    • In the Item form, select Purchasing from the top tab bar.
  3. Go to Purchasing
    • Select the Purchasing tab
  4. Add Supplier Row
    • Click Add Row under Supplier Details
    • Supplier: pick from the dropdown
    • Supplier Part Number (optional): enter vendor SKU
    • Default Purchase UOM: confirm the unit
    • Lead Time in Days: set average delivery time
    • Last Purchase Rate: enter cost (if known)
  5. Enable Purchase & Default
    • Ensure Allow Purchase is checked
    • Tick Default next to your primary supplier
  6. Save
    • Click Save at the top-right

2. Editing or Removing a Vendor

  1. Revisit Purchasing Tab
    • Open the same Item and click Purchasing
  2. Edit or Delete
    • Modify fields directly in the supplier row
    • Click the trash icon to remove a supplier
  3. Save Changes
    • Click Save to update
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  • Multiple Suppliers: Add backup vendors to avoid stockouts
  • Accurate Lead Times: Keep lead times current for reliable planning
  • Consistent UOMs: Match Purchase UOM to supplier packaging
  • Supplier Ratings: Use tags or custom fields to track performance