Sourcing

Learn how Sourcing works within Unimarket and how you can create, view, and update Sourcing requests.

  • Sourcing Administration Module

    The Sourcing Administration screen allows users with the Community Administrator or Community Management role to manage and configure various settings for the Sourcing modu...

  • Create a Bid Request

    If the community has the Sourcing module enabled, users with the Bid Requests role can create and manage Bid Requests (RFQs, RFPs, or RFIs).   Access and Creation Access S...

  • Edit/Cancel a Bid Request

    A bid requestor can edit a bid request (e.g., adding suppliers, updating requirements) before, while the issue date is current, or after the response date has passed. Cons...

  • Uploading Sections to a Bid Request

    The Sourcing module simplifies the creation of item and requirement sections. Allowing users to upload large sets of bidding requirements via a CSV spreadsheet. This proces...

  • Viewing & Awarding a Bid Request

    This guide covers the critical stages of a Sourcing Event (RFX), from managing the internal evaluation team to viewing supplier submissions and finalizing the award.   Acc...

  • Sending Supplier Messages on a Bid Request

    Effective communication with suppliers during a sourcing event, ensures that suppliers receive pertinent community information/updates and that the bidding process remains...