As a supplier, understanding whether you are the current (incumbent) supplier for certain items can provide valuable insights when responding to requests from buyers. If the buyer chooses to make this information visible, you can easily check your incumbent status for each product in two ways: directly on the platform or by downloading an item list. Here’s how to access and use this information:
1. Viewing Incumbent Status Online
When you open the request from the buyer, you can sort the items list online to quickly filter and display only the items for which you are the incumbent.
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Open the request and proceed on Items tab.
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Click "Filter" => "Incumbent"
The page will be reloaded and list of items where you are current supplier will be displayed. This helps you focus on the products you currently supply, making it easier to prioritize your response.
2. Checking Incumbent Status via Excel Download
If you prefer to work with excel file, you can download the item list as an Excel file:
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In the downloaded Excel file, look for the “Incumbent” column next to the item details. This column will contain “Yes” or “No” to indicate if you are the current supplier for each item.
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This Excel list can be especially helpful for sorting and reviewing your incumbent items offline.
This can help you quickly identify and prioritize items where you are the current supplier, allowing you to make informed quoting decisions in response to the buyer’s request.