Suppliers
Adding Suppliers 
Suppliers can be added from the Suppliers page or directly during setup or quoting.
To add a supplier from the Suppliers page:
Navigate to Suppliers from the vendor dashboard.
Click + Add Supplier.
Enter the supplier name.
Select the supplier’s country.
Click Add Supplier to save or Cancel to exit.
Once added, suppliers are available for material configuration and pricing.
Adding Suppliers from Quote or Setup Screens
Suppliers can also be added while configuring materials during setup or while pricing a quote.
This allows vendors to:
Avoid leaving the quoting workflow.
Quickly add new material sources as needed.
Maintain consistent supplier data across the platform.
Adding an API Connection
Parts Portal supports API connections with select suppliers to enable real-time material pricing.
How to Connect an API to your supplier:
On your Suppliers dashboard, navigate to the supplier you wish to connect an API with
On the far left of the box, you will see API Connection symbol
Click that button and it will provide you a pop
Choose what supplier you would like to integrate an API Connection with
Enter the customer number and token
Click Connect
With an active API connection:
Material prices are automatically retrieved.
Manual price entry is reduced.
Pricing stays aligned with current supplier rates.
API-connected suppliers are identified within supplier and material setup screens.
Materials Managed by Parts Portal
Materials in Parts Portal are centrally managed and linked to suppliers.
Materials include:
Material type and grade
Size and thickness
Associated supplier
Pricing per size or unit
These materials are used across RFQs, quotes, and orders to ensure consistent pricing.
Instant Material Price Pre-Fill
When using an API-connected supplier, material pricing is automatically pre-filled during quoting.
How it works:
Vendor selects a material linked to a supplier
Current pricing is pulled instantly
Prices populate material cost calculations automatically
This reduces manual entry, improves pricing accuracy, and speeds up quote creation.
Tip: Review supplier and material configurations regularly to ensure pricing sources and integrations remain up to date.
Materials
The Materials section allows vendors to manage the raw materials used for quoting and production. Materials defined here are used across RFQs, quotes, and orders to ensure consistent and accurate material pricing.
Managing Materials 
From the Materials page, vendors can view and manage all configured materials.
Each material record includes:
Material: Base material name (e.g., Aluminum)
Type: Optional material type or classification
Grade: Material grade (e.g., 1100)
Shape: Material form (e.g., Round Bar, Sheet)
Size: Material size or thickness
Status: Active or inactive
Filters and search can be used to quickly locate specific materials.
Adding Materials
Materials are typically added during initial setup or when new material sizes or grades are required.
When adding or configuring a material, vendors define:
Material name, grade, and shape
Size or thickness
Associated supplier
Pricing per size or unit (manual or API-driven)
Once added, materials become available for selection during quoting.
Material Status
Materials marked as 
are available for use in quotes and RFQs.
Inactive materials remain in the system for reference but cannot be selected for new quotes.
How Materials Affect Pricing
Materials selected during quoting determine the base material cost per part.
If the material is linked to an API-connected supplier:
Pricing is automatically pre-filled
Costs reflect current supplier rates
Manual price entry is reduced
This ensures material costs remain accurate and consistent across quotes.