Sourcing
An introductory guide that walks users through the key features and navigation of oboloo's eSourcing module.
Learn how to create a completely dynamic and customisable sourcing activity
The Sourcing Library in oboloo is a powerful feature that allows you to create, store, and reuse sections across different sourcing activities.
Questionnaires are a key tool in the oboloo Sourcing module that allow you to gather structured responses from suppliers based on specific questions.
The Pricing Requests feature in oboloo allows you to gather detailed pricing information from suppliers as part of your sourcing activities.
Scoring supplier responses in oboloo is a key part of the sourcing evaluation process. The scoring system allows you to assign scores based on specific criteria, such as supplier qualifications, pricing, and questionnaire responses.
Once you’ve invited suppliers to participate in your sourcing activity, the next step is managing and reviewing their responses. In oboloo, suppliers submit their responses directly through the secure Supplier Portal, where they can answer questionnaires, provide pricing, and upload documents.
In oboloo, supplier responses are managed through a secure portal where suppliers can submit their information, pricing, and documents.
How to create, edit, clone and archive/unarchive a Supplier Questionnaire
Supplier Questionnaires in oboloo are vital for gathering detailed and standardised information from suppliers as part of your sourcing activities.
Overview of Supplier Questionnaires
Supplier Questionnaires in oboloo are designed to gather detailed and standardised information from suppliers as part of the sourcing process.
Sourcing Library Overview
The Sourcing Library in oboloo is a powerful feature that allows you to create, store, and reuse sections across different sourcing activities.
Assigning Scorers for Supplier Responses in oboloo
Assigning internal scorers in oboloo allows you to designate specific team members to evaluate different sections of supplier responses.
Awarding a Supplier
The Awarding a Supplier feature in oboloo allows you to finalise the sourcing process by selecting a winning supplier based on the evaluations and scores submitted.
Creating a New Sourcing Activity (End-To-End Guide)
In oboloo, creating a sourcing activity is a structured process that helps you collect important information from suppliers. Using the Sourcing Wizard, you can customise your activity any way you wish.
Financial Analysis of Supplier Pricing in oboloo
The Financial Analysis feature in oboloo allows you to compare and analyse the pricing submissions from suppliers at both a high level and a detailed product or service level.
Introduction to the oboloo Sourcing Module
The oboloo Sourcing Module is a dynamic and flexible platform designed to streamline the sourcing process, making it easier for organisations to manage procurement activities with clarity, efficiency, and transparency.
Reopening a Sourcing Activity
In oboloo, the Reopening a Sourcing Activity feature allows you to give suppliers an opportunity to revise and resubmit their proposals after the initial submission.
Scoring Supplier Responses in oboloo
Scoring supplier responses in oboloo is a key part of the sourcing evaluation process. The scoring system allows you to assign scores based on specific criteria, such as supplier qualifications, pricing, and questionnaire responses.
Setting Opening and Closing Dates in Your Sourcing Activity
The Opening and Closing Dates in oboloo determine the specific time period within which suppliers can respond to your sourcing activity.
Cancelling a Sourcing Activity
In oboloo, the Cancelling a Sourcing Activity feature allows you to halt an ongoing sourcing activity before its completion.
Scoring Analysis and Insights in oboloo
The Scoring Analysis feature in oboloo provides a comprehensive overview of how suppliers have been evaluated across different sections of their submissions.
Time Zone Overview And Updating Your Time Zone
The Time zone Functionality in oboloo allows users to set opening and closing dates for sourcing activities based on their local time zones.
Customising Your Sourcing Activity
Once you have started creating your sourcing activity in oboloo, you can fully customise it to suit your specific requirements.
Historic Supplier Submissions
Historic Supplier Responses in oboloo provide a comprehensive way to track and compare supplier submissions across multiple rounds of a sourcing activity.
Adding Internal Sections to Your Sourcing Activity
Internal Sections in oboloo are designed to provide important information to suppliers about your organisation, the sourcing process, or project-specific requirements.
Adding Supplier Sections to Your Sourcing Activity
Supplier Sections in oboloo are used to collect detailed information from suppliers about how they plan to meet the requirements of your sourcing activity.
Adding Supplier Questionnaires to Your Sourcing Activity
Supplier questionnaires are a powerful tool within oboloo that allow you to gather structured and detailed information from suppliers in a consistent and measurable format.
Adding Pricing Requests to Your Sourcing Activity
The Pricing Request section in oboloo allows you to gather detailed pricing information from suppliers for the products or services you are sourcing.
Adding Supporting Documents to Your Sourcing Activity
The Supporting Documents section in oboloo allows you to attach important documents that suppliers need to review as part of your sourcing activity.
Inviting Suppliers To Your Sourcing Activity
This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step process for inviting suppliers to participate in a sourcing activity within the platform. It covers how to select suppliers, choose the appropriate contacts, and send invitations.