Find the right suppliers faster
Discover suppliers through structured profiles, categories, certifications, locations, and capacity — not scattered directories.
Discover suppliersOne AI-enabled platform for industrial sourcing.
Sourceby brings supplier discovery, RFQ management, BOQ sourcing, RFI workflows, clarification tracking, supplier evaluation, award management, and sourcing dashboards into one structured platform.
Built for procurement teams and industrial buyers who need faster supplier discovery, cleaner sourcing workflows, and better visibility from requirement to award.
Marketplace
RFQ · BOQ · RFI
Clarifications
Evaluation
Award
Analytics
0
Integrated modules from discovery to award
RFQ · BOQ · RFI
Sourcing event types supported out of the box
0%
Communication kept inside the sourcing event
AI
Assisted supplier matching & response review
End-to-end sourcing,
built for speed and control.
Sourceby helps buyers manage the complete sourcing journey in one workspace — finding suppliers, creating sourcing events, managing clarifications, comparing responses, and tracking awards.
Designed around practical industrial sourcing workflows, supported by AI-assisted sourcing intelligence and structured supplier data.
RFQ · BOQ · RFI
Turn requirements into structured events with line items, attachments, deadlines, and supplier responses.
Clarification management
Keep questions, updates, and audit trails inside the event — no scattered email threads.
Supplier evaluation
Compare technical and commercial responses side-by-side with structured scoring.
Award management
Move from shortlist to award with approvals, notifications, and progress tracking.
Analytics & Dashboards
Monitor sourcing activity, supplier participation, response status, clarification progress, deadlines, and award movement from one place.
Supplier participation
live
0
Active events
0%
Avg response rate
Supported sourcing categories
Fabrication
CNC Machining
Sheet Metal
Casting & Forging
Mechanical Components
Electrical Components
Custom Manufacturing
Industrial Distribution
Engineering Services
Fabrication
CNC Machining
Sheet Metal
Casting & Forging
Mechanical Components
Electrical Components
Custom Manufacturing
Industrial Distribution
Engineering Services
Every step of sourcing, in one workspace.
Find the right suppliers faster
Sourceby's marketplace helps buyers discover suppliers using structured supplier profiles and capability data. Instead of searching across scattered directories, spreadsheets, and emails, buyers can identify relevant suppliers from one sourcing platform.
01
Supplier Search
Search by product category, manufacturing process, capability, industry, location, certification, and other sourcing criteria.
02
Supplier Profiles
Structured profiles with company information, capabilities, certifications, locations, capacity, documents, and verification.
03
Category-Based Discovery
Browse fabrication, CNC machining, sheet metal, casting & forging, mechanical & electrical components, custom manufacturing.
04
Verification Badges
View verification status and completeness indicators to support better supplier screening.
05
Invite to Sourcing Events
Shortlist relevant suppliers and invite them directly to RFQ, BOQ, or RFI events.
sourceby.ai · marketplace / discover
CNC machining
ISO 9001
India · South
1000+ units/mo
VF
Vertex Forge Pvt.Verified
98% fit
NP
Nova Precision Co.Verified
93% fit
SI
Steeline IndustriesIn review
88% fit
Create & manage RFQs, BOQs, and RFIs in one place
Define requirements, attach documents, invite suppliers, manage deadlines, and collect responses in a consistent format.
01
RFQ Events
Create request-for-quote events for products, components, materials, services, and project requirements.
02
BOQ Events
Manage bill-of-quantity sourcing with line items, quantities, technical details, attachments, and responses.
03
RFI Events
Collect supplier capability details, compliance inputs, and pre-qualification responses before commercial sourcing.
04
Event Rules
Set deadlines, participation rules, response requirements, revision windows, and supplier submission controls.
05
Line Items & Attachments
Structured line items with specs, quantities, units, technical requirements, drawings, and compliance documents.
06
Supplier Submissions
Receive structured responses with technical inputs, commercial quotes, documents, and revision history.
sourceby.ai · rfq / new
RFQ
BOQ
RFI
Event title
CNC Bracket — Q2 sourcing
Due date
Apr 12, 2026
Revision
2 allowed
Suppliers
38 invited
Line
Item
Qty
Lead
01
Bracket A — SS304
12,000
4w
02
Bracket B — SS304
4,500
4w
03
Mount — Al 6061
8,200
5w
Keep supplier communication inside the sourcing event
Sourceby helps buyers and suppliers manage questions, responses, and updates in one place, reducing scattered email threads and lost context.
01
Buyer-Supplier Questions
Suppliers ask questions on requirements, line items, specs, drawings, delivery terms, or commercial conditions.
02
Shared Clarifications
Share common clarifications with participating suppliers when updates apply to the broader event.
03
Private Clarifications
Supplier-specific questions and responses where communication needs to stay private.
04
Clarification Audit Trail
Clear record of questions, responses, updates, and clarification history for sourcing visibility.
sourceby.ai · rfq / 2841 / line 03 · clarifications
VF
What's the acceptable tolerance band for the M6 hole spacing?
Y
±0.05 mm on hole spacing. Drawing rev C is canonical — see attachment.
NP
Confirmed. Quoting against rev C — fully compliant. ✓
SI
Can payment terms be revised from Net 45 to Net 30 for our submission?
Compare supplier responses with more structure
AI-assisted response organization supports faster review and clearer side-by-side comparison of technical and commercial submissions.
01
Technical Comparison
Compare specs, compliance inputs, proposed materials, delivery timelines, and supporting documents.
02
Commercial Comparison
Review pricing, payment terms, delivery charges, lead times, and taxes across submissions.
03
Compliance Review
Check whether responses meet specifications, documentation, certifications, and event requirements.
04
Supplier Scoring
Structured evaluation using capability fit, response completeness, verification, and competitiveness.
05
Evaluation Summary
Clearer view of submissions, comparison points, gaps, and shortlisted supplier options.
sourceby.ai · rfq / 2841 / compare responses
| VF Vertex Forge | NP Nova Precision | SI Steeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit price | ₹118.40 Best | ₹124.00 | ₹131.20 |
| Lead time | 28 days | 22 days Best | 34 days |
| Compliance | ISO + IATF | IATF 16949 | In review |
| Score | 92 | 86 | 78 |
Move from shortlist to award with visibility
Sourceby helps buyers track the final stages of sourcing, from supplier shortlisting to award recommendation, approval, notification, and award status tracking.
01
Shortlist Suppliers
Shortlist based on technical fit, commercial competitiveness, capability data, and internal criteria.
02
Award Recommendation
Prepare recommendations using structured comparison data and sourcing evaluation inputs.
03
Buyer Approval
Internal buyer review and approval workflows before award communication.
04
Supplier Notification
Notify selected suppliers and keep communication aligned with the sourcing event.
05
Award Status Tracking
Track award progress, pending actions, decision status, and completed sourcing outcomes.
sourceby.ai · rfq / 2841 · award flow
Shortlist
Vertex Forge · 92
Nova Precision · 86
Steeline · 78
Recommend
Vertex Forge ★
Approval
Priya R. · pending
Notify
Awarded
See every sourcing event clearly
Sourceby dashboards help procurement teams monitor sourcing activity, supplier participation, response status, clarification progress, deadlines, and award movement from one place.
01
Event Dashboard
Track active, pending, completed, and awarded sourcing events across RFQs, BOQs, and RFIs.
02
Supplier Participation
Monitor invited, participating, declined, pending, and submitted supplier responses.
03
Quote Comparison Dashboard
Review submissions, pricing inputs, technical alignment, and comparison summaries.
04
Deadline Tracking
Stay ahead of response due dates, clarification deadlines, revision windows, and award milestones.
05
Award Progress Dashboard
Monitor shortlists, recommendations, approvals, supplier notifications, and award status.
sourceby.ai · dashboards
0
Active events
0
Awaiting review
0
Awarded · MTD
Deadline tracking
next 14 days
Frequently asked questions.
What is the Sourceby platform?
Sourceby is an AI-enabled B2B sourcing platform for manufacturing, engineering, industrial, and project procurement. It helps buyers discover suppliers, create RFQs, manage BOQ and RFI workflows, handle clarifications, compare responses, and track sourcing progress.
What sourcing events does Sourceby support?
Sourceby supports RFQ, BOQ, and RFI events with line items, specifications, due dates, commercial terms, attachments, supplier invitations, clarifications, structured submissions, and response revisions.
Can buyers discover suppliers on Sourceby?
Yes. Buyers can discover suppliers through the Sourceby marketplace using categories, capabilities, locations, certifications, capacity, verification status, and structured supplier profile data.
How does Sourceby use AI?
Sourceby uses AI-assisted sourcing intelligence to support supplier discovery, supplier matching, structured supplier data organization, response comparison, and sourcing workflow efficiency.
Can buyers compare supplier responses?
Yes. Sourceby helps buyers compare supplier responses using structured technical and commercial submission data, making it easier to review options side by side.
Does Sourceby support award tracking?
Yes. Sourceby supports award progress tracking from supplier shortlisting to award recommendation, buyer approval, supplier notification, and final award status.
Can suppliers participate through Sourceby?
Yes. Suppliers can create profiles, receive sourcing invitations, ask clarifications, submit responses, upload documents, and revise submissions before deadlines where event rules allow.
Run sourcing from one intelligent workspace.
Use Sourceby to discover suppliers, create RFQs, manage BOQs, collect RFI responses, handle clarifications, compare submissions, and track awards through one AI-enabled sourcing platform.