This is our most popular method for connecting with suppliers to request quotes & create an order. You can call a supplier directly from your dashboard!
Call a Supplier System Behaviour:
As soon as the phone starts ringing, our system will:
- automatically send the supplier an email.
The email will prompt them to reply with their quote. If they missed your call, the email will notify them that you attempted to call them.
If the supplier replies to this email with your quote, it will be added to your ticket automatically!
If they send your quote from a new email, don't worry! The QuoteToMe Customer Success team will see it and assign it to your ticket for you.
- automatically create an order ticket for you in QuoteToMe.
This will behave like a Get Quotes ticket, but this time you are only waiting for one supplier!
How to use Call a Supplier
- Tap Call a Supplier from the dashboard.
- Select the Project you're ordering for.
- Select / call your supplier (see below for three methods).
- Tap the phone icon to place your call!
! Ask the supplier to reply to your email to send you the quote.
There are three methods to call your supplier:
Using the Preferred Supplier List
To add or remove sales contacts, read our Edit Your Call a Supplier List article.
- Select your Project from the drop-down menu.
- Tap your contact. You will be connected over the cell network.
Scroll or search if you cannot find them.
Using your mobile device's contact list
You have the option of calling from your own contact list on your device.
- Tap Device in the top bar.
Your device's address book will display - sorted alphabetically by first name.
- Tap your contact.
You will be connected over the cell network. Scroll or search if you cannot find them.
Using the Dialpad
You also have the option of calling from our dial pad!
- Tap the Dial icon in bottom-left of your screen.
- Dial the supplier's phone number.
- Tap the phone icon.
You will be connected over the cell network.
Next step
Tips and tricks for success
- Always use Call a Supplier when placing calls with your suppliers to reduce rework.
If you call outside the app, you will have to take additional steps to process the PO through our system.
- Always ask the supplier to reply to the automated email that is sent to them when you place a call.
This will ensure the quote is sent to your order draft, so you can convert it to a PO with one tap!
- For open POs and/or rental items, ask for a rate sheet instead of a quote.
Related articles
- Review and Issue Your PO
- Edit Your Call a Supplier List
- Create a New Project
- The Dashboard and Order Ticket Overview
Need help?
There are three ways to reach our Customer Success team:
- Send an email to support@quotetome.com
- Phone or text us toll-free at 1-833-712-5021
- Chat with us using the chat bubble icon in our web and mobile apps