Buyers

Buyer FAQs

Quick answers to the most common buyer questions.

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Is it free for buyers?

Posting projects is free. Paid tiers add concierge support, project folders, kanban and procurement reporting.

How fast do applications come in?

Once your brief is live, suitable verified suppliers are notified to apply. Response times vary by category and how specific your brief is.

Can I award only part of a project?

Yes - you can award by line item or volume range. Suppliers see exactly what they've won.

Can I invite my own suppliers?

Yes - paste their email or company name and we'll send an invite to join, verify and quote.

Buyer quick-start checklist
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  • Create your buyer account
    Sign up with email or Google.
    Open
  • Add your company details
    Sector, location, and contact.
  • Post your first requirement
    Title, category, drawings, deadline.
    Open
  • Review the first applications
    Compare lead time, price and trust score.
  • Mark sensitive projects NDA-required
    Suppliers sign before viewing detail.
  • Release an introduction
    Open a direct, private thread with a supplier.
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