Vendors in Blackpurl represent the suppliers you purchase parts, units, and other products from. You must have an active vendor record before you can add new parts, so setting up vendors correctly is an important first step.
Create a New Vendor
To add a new vendor to Blackpurl, navigate to the vendor creation form from the Admin area and complete the required details.
1. From the Blackpurl header, go to Admin > Vendors, then click + Add Vendor.
2. Complete the relevant fields on the New Vendor window.
3. Click Save to create the vendor record.
Duplicate Vendor Check
If the details you enter match an existing vendor, Blackpurl will display a list under Existing Vendors Like This for you to review before saving. Check this list to avoid creating duplicate records.
Adding More Information
If you have additional details to record for the vendor, click Add More Information to reveal extra fields. These include:
Facebook
Fax
LinkedIn
Other Email
Other Phone
Part Category
Products & Services
Sales Price Level
Twitter
Website
Vendor Tax ID (Australian dealers should enter the vendor's ABN here)
Products & Services covers the types of transactions this vendor is associated with. The available options are:
Part Purchases
Merchandise Purchases
Unit Purchases
Sublet Purchases
Claims for Service Work
Deal Products
Flooring Company
Finance Company
Financing Products
For more detail on configuring these options, see Vendor Products and Services.
Edit a Vendor Record
If a vendor's contact details or address have changed, you can update their record directly in Blackpurl.
1. Navigate to the relevant vendor record.
2. Click Edit.
3. On the Edit Vendor screen, locate the field you want to update and enter the new details.
4. Click Save to apply the changes.
