This guide shows you how to review and select a quote from your sourcing request.
Compare quotes side by side
- Open your sourcing request once quotes have come in
- Review the quote cards side by side, checking:
- Product name - the supplier’s product name (may be a brand name)
- Price per unit - price in your unit of measure
- Valid-to date and Incoterm
- Terms of sale and any documentation provided
- Offer details - MOQ, current and delivery locations
- Approval status - whether the material is already approved
- Product and manufacturer details - CAS, INCI, certifications
Select a quote
- Click Accept on the quote you want to proceed with
- Review the order details
- Confirm to create the order
What happens when you accept
| Step | What ChemCloud does |
|---|
| Order created | A new order record is created with the quote details |
| PO generated | A purchase order document is created automatically |
| Supplier notified | The PO is emailed to the supplier’s contact |
| Request updated | The request status changes to show a quote was accepted |
Quotes you don’t accept remain on the request as a record. This history is valuable for future negotiations, pricing analysis, and demonstrating you ran a competitive process.
