# Add your first vendor

Create a vendor record in Tooling Metrics with contact details and default currency.

Source: https://support.toolingmetrics.com/en/purchasing/tutorials/add-vendor/
Updated: 2026-10-29

**Prerequisites:** The vendor's invoicing currency exists if it differs from your base currency — see [Configure currencies and units](https://support.toolingmetrics.com/en/admin/tutorials/configure-currencies-and-units/).

**Required permission:** Purchase → Vendors — User or above.

A **Vendor** is the company that supplies your tooling products. Vendors are distinct from **Manufacturers** — a manufacturer produces the tool; a vendor supplies it (they may or may not be the same company).

## Steps

1. In the sidebar, click **Purchase → Vendors** → **+ Create**.
1. Enter the **Name** and a short **Designation** — a unique code for this vendor.
1. Enter the **Lead Time** in days.
1. Select the **Currency** this vendor invoices in. If they use a currency other than your organization default, make sure that currency has been added in Admin → Currencies.
1. On the **Address** tab, enter the vendor's address. On the **Contact** tab, add **Phone** and **Email**.
1. Click **Create**.

## What to expect

The vendor is now available when creating purchase orders. Their name and address will appear on printed purchase orders sent to them.

## Next

[Create your first purchase order](https://support.toolingmetrics.com/en/purchasing/tutorials/create-purchase-order/) — raise a purchase order for items you need to stock.