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Vendors

Vendors represent suppliers used for purchasing and subcontracting.

To create a vendor record:

  1. Open Vendors.

  2. Select New Vendor.

  3. Complete the vendor identity and accounting fields.

    • Vendor Name (Required): Enter the supplier name.

    • Vendor Number: This is auto-generated after you save the record.

    • Tax Area Code (Required): Select the tax area code for the vendor.

    • Posting Group (Required when used by your tenant setup): Select the vendor posting group or other required purchasing default.

    • Active Status (Optional): Keep the vendor active when it should be available for selection.

  4. Complete the vendor address and contact fields.

    • Address Line 1 (Required): Enter the primary vendor address.

    • City (Required): Enter the city.

    • State/Province (Required): Enter the state or province.

    • Postal Code (Required): Enter the postal or ZIP code.

    • Phone (Optional): Enter the main vendor phone number.

    • Email (Optional): Enter the main vendor email address.

  5. Save the vendor.

 

Key Rules

  • Vendors are used for purchasing and subcontractor-related workflows.

  • Tax liable defaults can vary by setup, but Tax Area Code is still required for the vendor workflow described in the current help guidance.