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supplier-research

Evaluate suppliers and build vendor shortlists, matrices, and RFP frameworks.

Updated Feb 17, 2026
Search Tags:#sourcing#rfp#tco#due-diligence#vendor-evaluation#supplier-research
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Celia-12/Proyecto-Mern --skill supplier-research-celia-12
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: supplier-research
Source: https://github.com/Celia-12/Proyecto-Mern/tree/main/frontend/.local/secondary_skills/supplier-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Celia-12/Proyecto-Mern --skill supplier-research-celia-12

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps procurement and sourcing teams eliminate guesswork when finding, verifying, and selecting suppliers by providing a repeatable, risk-aware workflow that produces shortlists, evaluation matrices, and RFP/RFQ frameworks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supplier discovery: Targeted search patterns and platform guidance (Thomasnet, Alibaba, ImportYeti, Global Sources, IndiaMART) to compile 8–12 initial candidates and narrow to 3–5 RFQ targets.
  • Evaluation matrix & TCO: Weighted scoring across quality, cost, delivery, capability, reliability, and compliance plus total cost of ownership considerations.
  • Verification & risk assessment: Customs-data checks, certificate and business license verification, address and facility validation, and geopolitical/compliance screening.
  • RFP/RFQ and negotiation prep: Structured RFP templates, evaluation process, negotiation levers (volume, payment terms, Incoterms), and contract clauses (SLA, escalation, IP protections).
  • Use case: Source a component for a hardware product by shortlisting suppliers across Mexico, Vietnam, and China, validating factory exports via ImportYeti, scoring vendors, and preparing an RFP for pilot production.

Quick Start

Find and evaluate 8-12 suppliers for [product] in [region], verify certifications and shipment history, score them with the provided matrix, and generate a 3-5 vendor shortlist plus an RFP template.

Frequently Asked Questions about supplier-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I find and vet B2B suppliers for hardware components across global sourcing geographies?▼

Supplier vetting uses targeted search patterns across platforms like Thomasnet and Alibaba to compile 8–12 candidates, verify customs data and certificates, and narrow to a 3–5 vendor shortlist for RFQ targeting.

What is total cost of ownership analysis and how does it apply to vendor evaluation?▼

Total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis in vendor evaluation calculates weighted scores across quality, cost, delivery, capability, reliability, and compliance to reveal the true procurement cost beyond unit price.

How do I build an RFP framework and prepare for supplier negotiation?▼

RFP framework construction generates structured templates, defines evaluation processes, and identifies negotiation levers like volume tiers, payment terms, Incoterms, and contract clauses including SLAs and IP protections.

Can I verify a supplier's shipment history and business licenses before sending an RFQ?▼

Supplier verification checks validate factory exports via ImportYeti customs records, confirm business licenses and certificates, and perform address and facility validation before RFQ distribution.

What's the best way to assess supplier risk for international sourcing in regions like Mexico, Vietnam, and China?▼

Supplier risk assessment screens geopolitical and compliance factors, validates facility addresses, cross-references customs data, and applies weighted scoring to compare vendors across multiple sourcing geographies.

Do I need an evaluation matrix to shortlist vendors for pilot production?▼

An evaluation matrix is required to apply weighted scoring across quality, cost, delivery, and compliance criteria, enabling objective comparison and narrowing of 8–12 candidates to a 3–5 vendor shortlist for pilot production.

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