Sourcing & procurement guides

Everything we've learned running sourcing missions: how to find and vet suppliers, write RFQs that get answered, follow up, compare quotes on landed cost and negotiate better terms.

Discovery

How to find suppliers

A practical guide: where to look, how to shortlist and how to get comparable quotes.

Read guide →Due diligence

Supplier vetting checklist

12 checks to run before you place a first order.

Read guide →Template

Free RFQ template

A copy-paste request for quotation that suppliers actually answer.

Read guide →Automation

RFQ automation, explained

What to automate in your RFQ process — and what to keep human.

Read guide →Outreach

How to follow up on an RFQ

The cadence and email templates that turn silence into quotes.

Read guide →Analysis

How to compare supplier quotes

The landed-cost method: units, Incoterms, freight, duties and terms.

Read guide →Negotiation

How to negotiate with suppliers

Leverage beats tactics: competing quotes, volume, terms and timing.

Read guide →Discovery

How to find US suppliers

When buying domestic wins, and how to find and vet US manufacturers.

Read guide →AI sourcing

What is an AI sourcing agent?

How an AI agent finds suppliers, sends RFQs and compares quotes for you.

Read guide →Product

How HireDov works

From your request to a ranked quote comparison, step by step.

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