What messages can I send suppliers and how will they appear? Follow

When a Global Commodity Manager (GCM) who is the Request for Quote (RFQ) creator takes actions in the Smart RFX module during the lifespan of the RFQ, the suppliers will continually receive email updates and notifications coinciding with the action taken and response required.

Supplier Messaging

The first important exchange with the supplier is usually "Messaging". Once you are familiar with the LevaData Smart RFX module you can eliminate email exchanges on the RFQ with the supplier. If the supplier has questions, they should message you via the RFQ messaging tool to keep auditable records of all conversations aligned with the request. You can use the Supplier Messaging tab to provide them additional feedback during these conversations. Each action generates a notification to the recipient.

Communication Examples During the RFX Process

The following are several examples of typical actions and subsequent emails sent to suppliers. Note also the subject lines.

Supplier Inbox with Each Example

RFQ Creation and Submission to Supplier

Prior to awarding supplier quotes can be accepted or rejected. In either case, an email is sent to the supplier letting them know how many of the line items they quoted were accepted or rejected.

Note: if rejected, the supplier can re-quote those items.

RFQ Quote Rejected

RFQ Quote Accepted

Full or Partial Award of RFQ to Supplier

RFQ Closed

An RFQ can be "closed" following the completion of the awarding process. The main purpose of this notice is to remove this RFQ from both the GCM's and Supplier's RFQ lists.

New Scope Added to RFQ

When an RFQ is modified after being originally sent and additional line items for the supplier to quote have been added as new scope.

Conclusion

In sending each of these types of messages, you should be confident that your supplier will receive clear instructions on responding to your quote and clear follow-up notifications as you proceed into the award phase. Additionally, you will have a single source of truth for messages between your organization and suppliers for each quote that can be audited and referenced.