This article outlines the steps a Supplier takes to set up their account after a Buyer invites them to a Preferred Supplier List or after they request to register on a Public Marketplace list. This information helps Buyers understand and troubleshoot the registration experience from the Supplier's perspective.
Key Ideas
Trigger: The Supplier receives an email notification after being invited to register on a Preferred Supplier List or requesting to register on a Public Marketplace list.
Registration Prompt: If the email address does not have an existing account, the Supplier is prompted to follow a link in the email to register an account.
Account Creation: The Supplier clicks the Click here to get started link in the email notification.
Password Setup: The platform recognises the absence of an existing account and requires the Supplier to set a password.
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Location and Timezone: After setting the password, the Supplier must set their location and timezone.
Location: This is the location used when Buyers search for Suppliers on a list and filter by distance.
Timezone: This is the timezone used to display the open and closing times for requests.
Profile Completion: The Supplier's next step is to enter all profile information, including name, position, contact details, and business information (description and size).
Successful Setup: Once the profile is complete, the account setup is successful.
What's Next / Related
After setup, Suppliers can edit their details by hovering over the user icon in the top right, if required.
The corresponding Supplier Help Centre article is: Suppliers setting up their Accounts.
See also: Suppliers editing their Profile, Location, Password, or Email Address.