Skip to main contentWhat it does
The Sourcing Requests feature transforms how you order raw materials by automating your supplier outreach and quote collection process. Instead of manually emailing individual suppliers and waiting for responses, you can send requests to multiple suppliers simultaneously with a single click and receive quotes directly in ChemCloud.
Key benefits
Save Time: Send one request that reaches multiple suppliers instead of writing individual emails to each vendor.
Get Better Prices: Automatically compare quotes from your entire supplier network to ensure you’re getting competitive pricing.
Faster Responses: Receive instant quotes from suppliers who have enabled real-time pricing through ChemCloud.
Complete Visibility: Track all requests, responses, and quote comparisons in one centralized location.
Reduce Manual Work: Eliminate the back-and-forth of traditional procurement emails and phone calls.
When to use it
Regular Ordering: When you need to reorder materials from your Bill of Materials and want to ensure competitive pricing.
Urgent Requirements: When you need materials quickly and want to reach multiple suppliers simultaneously.
Price Discovery: When market conditions are changing and you want to test current pricing across your supplier base.
New Supplier Evaluation: When exploring quotes from potential new suppliers alongside your existing vendors.
Blanket Orders: When setting up longer-term supply agreements with multiple delivery dates.
How it looks
The sourcing request form lets you select from your approved materials, specify quantities and delivery requirements, and choose which suppliers to include. You can see real-time status updates as suppliers respond with their quotes.
Common scenarios
Most manufacturers follow the same pattern: check the Bill of Materials, identify what needs ordering, then contact the most recent supplier at the last quoted price. This approach often means missing better deals and spending unnecessary time on repetitive tasks.
With ChemCloud, you can break this cycle by simultaneously reaching your entire supplier network and letting competitive pricing work in your favor.
Getting the most value
Start by enabling ChemCloud Connect to automatically populate your approved supplier lists for each material. This ensures you’re always reaching your full network without having to remember which suppliers carry which products.
Set up delivery addresses and preferred terms in advance so your requests include all necessary details for accurate quoting. 
