> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.chemcloud.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to request quotes for a material

> Send an RFQ to multiple suppliers for a raw material in one step

This guide shows you how to create a sourcing request and send RFQs to your suppliers.

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## Ways to start a request

* **Dashboard** - Click **Request Quotes** (the primary way)
* **Anywhere** - Click the **+** button in the top navigation, then select **[Request](https://app.chemcloud.com.au/buyer/sourcing_requests/new)**
* **Product page** - Open a product and click **Request Quotes**

<Tip>
  Press **N** then **R** on your keyboard to start a new request from anywhere.
</Tip>

## Create a sourcing request

1. Start a new request using one of the methods above
2. **Choose Product** - Search for the product by name or internal code and select it
3. **Choose Suppliers** - Your approved suppliers are pre-loaded. Select which ones to request a quote from
4. **Choose request type**:
   * **Spot Purchase** - A one-off purchase of raw materials
   * **Blanket Order** - A longer term (typically 3-6 month) commitment to draw down on stock
   * **R\&D Formulation** - Discovery of new or alternative chemical formulations
5. **Choose pack type and quantity** - Select the pack type and quantity you require
6. **Delivery details** - Specify your delivery address and the required delivery date
7. **Additional context** - Add a target price, comments, and a specification attachment to help your suppliers provide the best quote
8. Click **Submit**

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## Review and send the RFQ email

After submitting, check that the email is being sent to the right people with the right information. You can see your account manager names - ChemCloud will email each of them individually.

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## Track your request

Monitor the status of your request on the platform. As suppliers input quotes - either by email or directly into ChemCloud - you'll see them come in and can compare them side by side.