Buyers
Who are the companies using your platform to source?
- Our customers are Fortune 2000 companies as well as companies of all sizes
- The biggest industries we have customers in include:
- Manufacturing
- Business Services like HR, Legal, HR, Consulting, Marketing, etc.
- Finance, including banks, credit unions, investment, and brokerage
- Insurance
- Energy and utilities
- Retail and Hospitality
- Software and technology
- Education and Healthcare
- Transportation
Is this only for the US?
- The majority of our customers are based in the US, as well as many are headquartered in the UK. They are sourcing in the US, UK, and we’re seeing a lot of growth in Mexico and Canada.
Can I see which companies are looking at my profile?
- Examples of companies we work with include Aon, Aramark, UPS, Hyatt, United and JetBlue, AutoZone, CVS, the Container Store, PG&E, Unilever, Logitech and Ford, Intuit, and Johnson & Johnson.
- We cannot publicly share the names of our customers. However, if they’re interested in your service, they will reach out to you. Make sure your contact information is correct!
Are State, Local, or Federal buyers using this platform?
- We have several state and local governments using our solution for sourcing and reporting. The Federal government does not use our platform.
Searches
How often do buyers search?
- We see an average of 25K searches every month. Top searches include:
- Business services, scientific services, and technical services
- Marketing, Public Relations, Engineering, IT Services, Consulting, Graphic Design
- Microsoft, Google, Amazon
- Wholesale trade
- Construction, Roofing, Plumbing, Painting, Electrical, Paving, Landscaping, Janitorial, HVAC, General Contractor
- Administration services, support services, catering, staffing, food, and office supplies
- Printing, Staffing, Logistics, Transportation
- Computer and electronic manufacturing
What are the things they’re spending money on?
- Last year, these companies spent over $168B with small and diverse companies. What they sourced and how much includes:
- Professional, scientific, and technical services $34B
- Wholesale trade $18B
- Construction $17B
- Administrative and support services $11B
- Computer and electronic product manufacturing $8B
- Other services $6B
- Chemical manufacturing $6,5B
- Retail trade $6B
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing $5B
- Internet and other information services $4B
- Other transportation and support activities $4B
- Utilities $3B
- Miscellaneous manufacturing $3B
- Food, beverage, and tobacco product manufacturing $2B
- Machinery manufacturing $2,7B
- Other transportation equipment manufacturing $2B
- Electrical equipment and appliance manufacturing $1,8B
- Rental and leasing services and lessors of intangible assets $1,8B
- Plastics and rubber products manufacturing $1,7B
- Paper manufacturing $1,57B
Are RFP posted to the site?
- No, RFPs are not currently posted to the site. Buyers will contact you directly, so please make sure your contact information is up to date.
Profile
Can I do a video?
- Yes, update your profile with videos, pictures, product details, etc.
Can I promote more than one service or product?
- Yes, feel free to feature all the solutions you offer.
Do I have to be small or diverse, or certified to register and upgrade?
- No, any supplier, regardless of size, location, or diversity status, can register and upgrade for SupplierOne PLUS.
Will buyers contact me directly or through the platform?
- Buyers will contact you directly via the contact information you provide on your profile.
Cost/Service of SupplierOne PLUS
How much does PLUS cost?
- For current pricing, see the Upgrade page in SupplierOne.
Can I do a trial or month-to-month?
- You want to give it time for your profile to be seen, and some solutions have higher/lower search volumes throughout the year. That’s why we only offer annual pricing right now.
Once we register, what should I do regularly to maintain my listing?
- We recommend you log in at least monthly to ensure you’re showing up in searches, view what things buyers are searching for, and fine-tune your profile to meet buyers’ current needs.
What kind of data will we get on the performance of our profile?
- You can see how often your profile shows up in searches, as well as how often buyers specifically view your profile.