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supplier-research

Identify and compare B2B suppliers using a structured scoring rubric.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#procurement#risk#supplier#rfp#vendor-evaluation#rfq
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sftwrstef/sol --skill supplier-research-sftwrstef
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: supplier-research
Source: https://github.com/sftwrstef/sol/tree/main/.local/secondary_skills/supplier-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sftwrstef/sol --skill supplier-research-sftwrstef

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps procurement teams quickly identify, evaluate, and compare suppliers and vendors for B2B purchases, reducing sourcing time and risk.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supplier discovery: find 8-12 candidate vendors meeting defined criteria and geographic scope.
  • Evaluation framework: structured scoring across quality, cost, delivery, and compliance.
  • RFP-readiness: templates and workflows to prepare RFIs and RFQs for vendor comparison.

Quick Start

Define your product specs and constraints, then generate 8–12 supplier candidates and an evaluation framework.

Frequently Asked Questions about supplier-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find and compare B2B suppliers for a procurement project?▼

B2B supplier sourcing identifies 8-12 candidate vendors meeting defined criteria and geographic scope. It applies a structured scoring rubric across quality, cost, delivery, and compliance to evaluate qualifications, capabilities, and risk factors for procurement-ready outputs.

How do I prepare an RFI or RFQ for vendor evaluation?▼

Preparing an RFI or RFQ involves defining product specs and constraints, then generating 8-12 supplier candidates. The skill provides templates and workflows to evaluate vendor qualifications and capabilities, producing procurement-ready outputs for comparison.

What is the best way to evaluate vendor risk during supplier discovery?▼

Evaluating vendor risk uses a structured scoring rubric across quality, cost, delivery, and compliance to assess qualifications and capabilities. This framework identifies risk factors across multiple geographies and generates a procurement-ready shortlist.

Can I use a structured rubric to shortlist suppliers across multiple geographies?▼

Yes, you can shortlist suppliers across multiple geographies using a structured scoring rubric. The framework evaluates 8-12 candidate vendors against defined criteria, capturing qualifications, capabilities, and risk factors for procurement-ready shortlist generation.

What constraints or product specifications do I need to start sourcing suppliers?▼

To start sourcing suppliers, you need defined product specifications and constraints. Providing these requirements allows the workflow to generate 8-12 candidate vendors and apply an evaluation framework for procurement-ready shortlist generation.

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