> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.opmaint.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Vendors

> Keep the suppliers and contractors you work with in one place.

Vendors are the outside companies your maintenance team depends on: spare parts suppliers, AMC contractors, service engineers and equipment OEMs.

You find vendors under **Inventory** > **Vendors** in the left sidebar.

## Add a vendor

**1. Start a new vendor**

Go to **Inventory** > **Vendors** and click **+ Add Vendor**.

**2. Name and describe it**

Enter the **Vendor Name** (required) and a **Description**.

**3. Add the contact person**

Fill in **Contact Person Name**, **Country Code**, **Contact Number**, **Contact Person Designation** and **Contact Person Email**.

**4. Add company details**

Fill in the company **Email Address**, **GST / Tax ID** and **Billing Address**.

**5. Choose what they supply**

Pick the **Part Types** this vendor supplies.

**6. Create**

Click **Create**.

## Why add vendors

* Link parts to the suppliers you buy them from
* Use them in [purchase management](/purchasing)
* Keep contact details where the whole team can find them, not in one person's phone

The **Vendors** list also shows each vendor's **Portal Status**.

## Related

> **[Parts and inventory](/parts-and-inventory)**

> **[Purchase management](/purchasing)**


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