Introducing Supplier Materials

A supplier material is a "slim", streamlined material, combined with a purchase info record. It is a source of supply for one supplier only.

In the supplier material, you store all the information you need in the catalog and for further processes in procure to pay. This may include media such as pictures, text descriptions, attachments, prices, and more. This content can added when you create the supplier material.

The biggest advantages of using supplier materials are:

1. They contains only information that is relevant for purchasing
2. They can be deleted much easier than a standard material master
3. They can be easily created using Import Manager.

• Supplier materials are streamlined records, always linked to a supplier, used for purchasing in the Lean Catalog.
• You can store relevant media, text descriptions, attachments, and pricing in supplier material records.
• Supplier materials are easier to delete and import than standard material masters, supporting efficient catalog management.