Creating a New Supplier
This guide walks through creating a new supplier profile.
Step 1: Navigate to Suppliers
- Click "Suppliers" in the main menu
- Click "New Supplier" button
Step 2: Basic Information
Fill in the required fields:
Supplier Name (Required)
The full name of the supplier.
Example: ABC Wholesale BV
Supplier Code (Required)
A short, unique code (2-10 characters).
Example: ABC
This code is used in product internal references if configured.
Email & Phone (Optional)
Contact information for reference.
Step 3: Odoo Partner Link
If this supplier exists in Odoo:
- Check "Link to Odoo Partner"
- Enter the Odoo Partner ID
- Verify the partner name loads correctly
The Partner ID can be found in Odoo by opening the partner and checking the URL (e.g., .../res.partner/123).
Step 4: Default Pricing Settings
Configure how this supplier's prices should be handled:
Prices Include VAT
- Yes: Supplier prices are VAT-inclusive
- No: Supplier prices are VAT-exclusive
Purchase Price Unit
- Per Piece: Prices are per individual unit
- Per Package: Prices are for a package/box containing multiple units
Default VAT Rate
The VAT percentage to apply (e.g., 21 for Dutch standard VAT).
Step 5: Unit of Measure Settings
Default UoM
The default unit of measure for products from this supplier (e.g., "Unit", "kg", "m").
This is used when the supplier file doesn't specify a UoM.
Buy Per Package
Enable if you purchase in packages but want Odoo to track individual pieces.
Step 6: Default Categories
Optionally set default Odoo categories for products from this supplier:
- Product Category: Odoo product.category
- E-commerce Categories: For website sales
These are applied to products that don't have categories specified.
Step 7: Discount Configuration
If the supplier offers discount groups:
- Enable "Uses Discount Groups"
- Add discount mappings (e.g., "A" → 10%, "B" → 5%)
Step 8: Save
Click Save to create the supplier profile.
Next Steps
- Upload a pricelist for this supplier
- Create a column mapping template