Having registered suppliers lets you know who you buy from (purchase history) / reorder easily with the contact and terms at hand / compare prices between suppliers / and manage payments knowing how much you owe each one.
Access the module
Go to Products → Suppliers → + New supplier
Basic information
Name/Company Name — To identify the supplier.
Tax ID — To receive valid invoices.
Email — Orders and communication.
Phone — Direct contact.
Address — Physical location.
Main contact (optional)
If you work with a specific person: contact name / direct phone or email / position in the company.
Commercial terms (recommended)
Record the agreed terms:
Payment term — 30 days / cash / etc.
Discounts — For volume / early payment.
Minimum order — If applicable.
Associate supplier with products
Once created, associate products with this supplier:
Edit a product
In the field Supplier, select it
Optionally add the supplier's code (how they identify the product)
Save
Benefit: when viewing the product, you know whom to ask for restocking.
View history with a supplier
In the supplier record you can see: total purchases made / latest purchases / products they supply you / outstanding balance (if you owe them).
Multiple suppliers per product
A product can have multiple suppliers: primary and alternate. Useful when a supplier is out of stock or to compare prices.
