Storm Proof your supplier strategy

Raindrop Supplier Management is designed for modern procurement teams. It automates onboarding, ensures compliance, and provides real-time insights into supplier performance.

Supplier Management
Supplier Management

KEY BENEFITS

Accelerated Onboarding

Automate supplier onboarding tasks, allowing suppliers to maintain their own profiles and submit necessary documents, significantly reducing cycle times.​

Risk Mitigation

Gain a comprehensive view of your supplier base to proactively identify and mitigate risks, including certificate compliance and audit tasks.​

Enhanced Collaboration

Facilitate seamless communication with suppliers through native chat features, centralizing all interactions and document exchanges.​

How It Works

Supplier Marketplace

From registration to invoicing—suppliers manage everything in one simple, connected portal.

Real-Time Dashboards

Monitor supplier compliance, sustainability, and operational risks through comprehensive dashboards.

Supplier Discovery

Quickly discover qualified suppliers—trusted vendors you’ve worked with and new ones to expand your options.

Transparency and Visibility

Supplies are integral across spend management. It’s crucial to understanding sourcing activities, contracts, performance, and compliance with a transparent framework that answers:​

  • Who is buying and from which supplier?
  • How much is being spent?
  • When do contracts expire?

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    FAQ

    What is Raindrop's Supplier Management module and how does it help procurement teams?

    Raindrop’s Supplier Management module provides a centralized platform to onboard, qualify, track, and collaborate with suppliers. It streamlines the entire lifecycle—from intake and onboarding to ongoing performance and risk management—helping procurement teams reduce manual tasks, improve compliance, and maintain a clean, organized supplier database.

    Can Raindrop automate the supplier onboarding and qualification process?

    Yes. Raindrop automates supplier onboarding through configurable workflows, forms, and automated approvals. This includes collecting required documentation, verifying compliance, and conducting risk assessments. Procurement teams can standardize the process while keeping suppliers accountable and engaged.

    How does Raindrop support ongoing supplier performance and relationship management?

    Raindrop enables continuous supplier monitoring through scorecards, risk indicators, and performance tracking tools. Procurement teams can set performance KPIs, collect feedback, and review supplier health in a single dashboard—helping to identify high-performing vendors and flag issues early.

    Is the Supplier Management module integrated with other procurement and sourcing tools in Raindrop?

    Absolutely. Supplier data flows seamlessly across all of Randrop’s modules including sourcing, contracts, eprocurement, invoices and payments. For example, supplier qualification data can be used to control sourcing eligibility, while compliance flags can automatically pause contracts or purchasing activity—ensuring supplier governance is enforced across the platform.

    What types of supplier information can be managed in the Raindrop system?

    Users can manage a wide range of supplier data including company profiles, contact info, compliance documentation (e.g., W-9s, insurance, DEI certifications), risk scores, contract history, and performance metrics. The platform also supports segmentation by region, category, or business unit for more targeted supplier strategies.