Build your own private supply chain network by inviting buyers and suppliers to Quotable. They don't need an account to transact with you, but inviting them creates a connected network that makes future transactions even faster.
Method 1: Invite from Contacts
Go to Contacts in your dashboard and click + Add Contact. Enter their email address, company details, and choose their role (Buyer, Supplier or both). They'll receive an email invitation and can activate their account or continue as a guest and not activate the account.
Activated users are automatically added to your network. Non-activated users can still transact via no-login links.
Method 2: Invite When Creating Documents
While creating a Quote, RFQ, or Purchase Order, enter a new contact's email in the recipient field. Add their company details and send the document. They receive it via email (no login required), can respond instantly, and are automatically added to your Contacts list.
Method 3: Invite After Quote Submission
After suppliers respond to your RFQ, click add to Contact Book next to their quote. They'll receive an invitation to formalize the relationship, and all future transactions are automatically linked.
Method 4: Share via Link (Coming Soon)
Go to Contacts → Invite via Link to generate a shareable invitation link. Set an expiration date (default: 10 days) and share via email or messaging apps. Perfect for onboarding multiple suppliers at once.
Why Invite Your Network?
For Sellers Inviting Buyers:
Faster reorders, instant quote acceptance, automated PO creation, quicker payments with embedded links, and complete order history for both parties.
For Buyers Inviting Suppliers:
Quick quote comparisons in one dashboard, automated RFQ responses, 10X faster quotations from suppliers, real-time delivery tracking, better pricing through relationships, and organized supplier management.
Do They Need an Account?
No, but it helps both of you.
Without an Account (Guest Mode): View and respond to quotes via email, accept quotes, upload POs, receive invoices, make payments, and access documents via secure magic links.
With an Account (Full Access): Dashboard showing all transactions, one-click reorders, multi-order tracking, instant notifications, their own supplier/buyer network, and AI document parsing. 10X faster workflows on both sides.
Managing Your Network
Go to Contacts to see your complete network. Filter by Buyers, Suppliers, Active, or Archived. Search by company name or email. View transaction history, total volume, and recent activity per contact. Update details, add notes, tag by category, or archive inactive contacts anytime.
Result
Build a trusted network of buyers and suppliers who transact with you seamlessly. Whether they create accounts or stay as guests, you maintain one organized system for all relationships, reducing friction and speeding up every transaction.
Tips
Invite your top 5 suppliers first to see immediate improvements
Send shareable links when onboarding multiple suppliers at once
Add contact notes to remember preferences and special terms
Tag contacts by category (Hardware, Services, Logistics, etc.)
Invite buyers after first quote to enable faster reorders
Use no-login links if contacts are hesitant to create accounts
Update contact information regularly to maintain accurate records
Use bulk import to upload contacts from your CRM or spreadsheet
Start building your network today, invite your first contact and experience how Quotable transforms your supply chain into a connected, efficient ecosystem.