Total vendors0National, local, reference and specialty
Core accounts0Priority suppliers to set up first
Material records0Starter cross-reference library
Local/regional0Lafayette / Gulf South advantage
Procurement command center
Use this like an internal sourcebook: search what you need, compare approved vendors, build RFQs, record quotes, score vendor performance, and keep project sourcing knowledge from disappearing into texts and inboxes.
1. Search
Find material/vendor options by product, category, use case, or notes.
2. Quote
Build an RFQ package and record 2–3 quotes with landed cost and lead time.
3. Learn
After every project, update scorecards and material notes so the system gets smarter.
First 30-day setup plan
| Week | Action | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open/verify core accounts and reps | Grimco, Fellers, Piedmont, McMaster, Grainger, Action Lighting, Orbus, AutomationDirect |
| 2 | Add pricing for top 25 materials | Estimating starts using real costs |
| 3 | Run all project purchases through RFQ builder | Quote history begins |
| 4 | Review scores and reorder rules | Preferred-vendor policy becomes real |
Core account checklist
Buying watchlist
Records here either have minimum stock rules or project-buy rules. Use this list during Monday production planning.