Adding Pricing Requests to Your Sourcing Activity

The Pricing Request section in oboloo allows you to collect detailed pricing information from suppliers for the products or services being sourced.

This feature ensures that suppliers provide accurate pricing breakdowns, helping you compare bids effectively.

With customizable pricing requests, you can request:
✔ Unit prices
✔ Bulk pricing discounts
✔ Shipping costs
✔ Other pricing components relevant to your sourcing activity

📌 For more details on how financials are collected and calculated in oboloo, refer to the Financials Guide here.

This guide will walk you through how to add and customize pricing requests using the Sourcing Wizard.

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Step-by-Step Guide: Adding Pricing Requests

Step 1: Add Individual Line Items for Goods or Services

1. Navigate to the Pricing Request Section in the Sourcing Wizard.

2. Click "Add Product" to create a new pricing request for a product or service.

Step 2: Enter Product or Service Details

1. Enter the Product Name

   • Provide a clear and descriptive product or service name.

2. Add a Product Code (Optional)

   • This can be a SKU, internal reference, or any unique identifier for tracking purposes.

3. Select a Unit of Measure

   • Defines how the product is measured, such as:

     • Each

     • Kilograms (kg)

     • Litres (L)

     • Hours (for services)

4. Enter the Required Quantity

   • Specify the number of units needed.

   • Works alongside the unit of measure to clarify total requirements.

Step 3: Add Multiple Pricing Line Items

• If additional items need to be included, click "Add Another Product" to create multiple pricing requests within the same sourcing activity.

Step 4: Remove Pricing Products

• To remove a pricing request, click the delete icon next to the line item name.

Key Considerations & Best Practices

✅ Provide Clear Product Descriptions – Ensure suppliers understand exactly what is being sourced.

✅ Use Standardized Units of Measure – This ensures consistent supplier responses and simplifies comparisons.

✅ Request Bulk Pricing Where Applicable – If ordering in large quantities, request bulk discounts for better cost savings.

✅ Include Optional Product Codes – Helps track and manage supplier pricing more efficiently.

✅ Review All Pricing Requests Before Submission – Double-check quantities, measurements, and descriptions to avoid discrepancies.

Additional Resources

📌 Related User Guides:

• Managing Financials in Sourcing – Understanding how supplier pricing is collected and calculated.

• Analyzing Supplier Bids – Best practices for comparing supplier bids effectively.