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# Manage Suppliers and Purchase History in Zentrix Cloud

> Learn how to add suppliers, track their product catalogs and lead times, and review purchase history per supplier in Zentrix Cloud Procurement.

The Suppliers page in Zentrix Cloud Procurement is where you maintain the businesses that provide your stock. Keeping supplier records accurate helps you plan reorders, compare lead times, and review past purchases when negotiating terms or chasing a delivery.

## Add a supplier

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the supplier list">
    Go to the Procurement module and open the Suppliers section. You will see a list of existing suppliers, if any.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a new supplier record">
    Choose the option to add a supplier. Enter the business name, contact details, and any reference numbers you use internally. Save the record.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Link products and lead times">
    Associate products from your catalog with this supplier. Add the typical lead time and any supplier-specific product codes. This makes creating future purchase orders faster because the system can suggest the right supplier for each item.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Track supplier details

Each supplier record shows:

* **Contact information** and internal reference numbers
* **Linked products** from your catalog with supplier codes and lead times
* **Purchase history** including past POs, received quantities, and totals
* **Average lead time** based on historical deliveries

<Note>
  Exact field names and layout may vary slightly in your Zentrix Cloud interface. Use the in-app labels as your guide.
</Note>

<Tip>
  Review supplier purchase history before placing a large reorder. If a supplier consistently delivers late, you may want to split the order or negotiate terms.
</Tip>

## Next steps

* [Create a purchase order for a supplier](/procurement/purchase-orders)
* [Review the Procurement overview](/procurement/overview)