Supplier Management for Decorators
Manage your trade accounts and suppliers in one place. Order materials faster and keep track of who has what.
Decorators work with multiple suppliers — builders' merchants, paint manufacturers, specialist stores. Keeping track of trade accounts, contact details and who has the best price is a job in itself.
Trade Assist lets you store all your supplier details in one place, so you always know who to call and where to order.
Deep Dive: Supplier Management
Every decorator has a network of suppliers they rely on — the local builders' merchant who opens early, the paint manufacturer who gives the best trade discount, the specialist wallpaper supplier, the tool shop with the right blades. But keeping track of all these contacts, account numbers, credit terms and pricing arrangements is a job in itself — and it is usually done in a notebook that lives in the van.
Trade Assist Supplier Management brings order to this chaos. Store every supplier in one searchable directory with contact details, trade account numbers, credit terms and notes on pricing and service. When you need to order materials, you find the right supplier in seconds — no more ringing around to find who has the paint you need in stock.
The notes field for each supplier is where the real value lives. Over time, you build up a picture of which supplier is best for which products, who has the best prices on specific brands, who delivers and who does not, who offers the best trade discount and who has the most reliable stock. This knowledge is hard-won and easily lost — but in Trade Assist, it is stored permanently and searchable.
For decorators who are growing, supplier management becomes increasingly important. As you take on more jobs and order more materials, getting the best price from the right supplier makes a real difference to your profit margin. Having all your supplier information in one place means you can compare prices, negotiate better terms and make informed purchasing decisions — rather than defaulting to the same merchant out of habit.
See Supplier Management in Action
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Start Free TrialKey Benefits
All suppliers in one place
Store contact details, trade account numbers and notes for every supplier.
Order faster
Quickly find the right supplier and contact details when you need to order materials.
Never lose an account number
Keep all your trade account details safe and accessible.
Features
Supplier directory
Store all your suppliers with contact details, account numbers and notes.
Quick search
Find any supplier in seconds by name or category.
Account details
Keep trade account numbers and credit terms safe and accessible.
How It Works
Add suppliers
Enter your supplier details, account numbers and contact information.
Search and order
Find the right supplier quickly when you need to order materials.
Keep notes
Add notes on pricing, service and product range for each supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I store trade account numbers?
Yes. Keep all your trade account details safe and easily accessible.
Can I search suppliers?
Yes. Search by name or category to find any supplier in seconds.
Can I store multiple contacts for the same supplier?
Yes. Add the main contact, the delivery desk, the trade counter and any other contacts you use. Each can have their own phone number and email, so you always call the right person.
Can I track trade discounts and pricing?
Yes. Use the notes field for each supplier to record your trade discount percentage, special pricing arrangements and any volume deals. This helps you compare suppliers and get the best price on every order.
Can I link suppliers to specific jobs or materials?
You can note in the supplier record which products they stock and which jobs you typically order from them. This helps you quickly find the right supplier when you are pricing or ordering materials for a specific project.
Can I compare prices between suppliers?
Yes. By recording pricing notes for each supplier, you can compare who offers the best price on specific products. This is particularly valuable for high-volume items like paint, where small price differences add up significantly over a year.
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Track business expenses by job. Materials, fuel, subcontractors and equipment — all in one place.