S3Suite
Vendor Management
Your vendors in one place. Plus a curated directory of vetted hardware suppliers you can import with one click. Filter by PCB, Assembly, Component, Mechanical, Packaging, or Testing.
What Is Vendor Management in S3Suite?
Vendor Management in S3Suite is a two-tab system for tracking and discovering hardware suppliers. The My Vendors tab holds your existing suppliers with contact details, certifications, and links to your BOMs. The RnD Square Directory tab gives you access to a curated list of vetted vendors across six categories that you can import into your account.
Two Tabs
Your vendors.
Plus ours.
Manage the vendors you already work with. Browse our directory for new ones. Import with one click.
My Vendors
Your suppliers. Organized.
Manage your existing vendor relationships in one place. Add vendors manually, track certifications, store contact details, and link vendors to specific BOMs and lots.
Add vendor with contact details, category, and certifications
Link vendors to BOM line items and production lots
Track vendor certifications and expiry dates
Store communication notes and order history
Filter by category, status, or certification
Export vendor list for procurement workflows
Categories
Six categories.
Every hardware vendor type covered.
Filter vendors by what they do. Whether you need a PCB fabricator, an assembly house, or a packaging supplier, the directory is organized so you find what you need.
PCB
Bare board fabrication, multi-layer, flex, rigid-flex, HDI
Assembly
SMT placement, through-hole, mixed technology, rework
Component
Electronic parts, modules, connectors, passives, ICs
Mechanical
Enclosures, brackets, cables, gaskets, thermal management
Packaging
Product boxes, labels, inserts, ESD bags, shipping materials
Testing
Third-party test labs, calibration services, compliance testing
Add-on Service
Vendor Management
and Support
No procurement team? RnD Square can handle vendor management for you. We run RFQs, conduct quality audits, negotiate pricing and lead times, and track performance so you can focus on building your product.
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RFQ management across multiple vendors per BOM
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Quality audits at vendor facilities
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Vendor negotiations on pricing, lead times, and MOQs
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Ongoing performance tracking with scorecards
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New vendor qualification and onboarding
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Monthly reporting on vendor performance and cost trends
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Pages
Go deeper.
Your vendors. Organized.
Finally.
Track your suppliers, browse vetted vendors, and import with one click. Vendor management built into S3Suite. Free to start.