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Supplier List Template (Free Template)

By Veira · Updated June 2026

Use this supplier list template to keep every supplier's contact, payment terms and prices in one place, so ordering is fast, you never lose a contact, and you can compare suppliers when it matters.

SupplierContact personPhoneProductsPayment termsLead time (days)Notes
BidcoSales desk0700000000Cooking oil, soapNet 302Reliable
Local millJohn0711111111Flour, sugarCash1Cheapest on flour
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Example rows shown. Download the CSV for a blank version to fill in, or open it in Excel or Google Sheets.

How to use the supplier list template

  1. 1
    List every supplier
    Record each supplier with a contact person and phone number.
  2. 2
    Note terms and lead time
    Record their payment terms and how long they take to deliver, which matters for reorder planning.
  3. 3
    Track what they are good for
    Note which products each supplier is best or cheapest on.
  4. 4
    Keep it current
    Update contacts and prices as they change, so the list stays useful.
Tips
  • +Record payment terms so you use the free credit suppliers offer.
  • +Note lead times to set accurate reorder points.
  • +Having two suppliers per key product protects you against a let-down.

Frequently asked questions

Why keep a supplier list?

So ordering is fast, you never lose a contact, and you can compare suppliers on price, terms and reliability when it matters. A scattered set of contacts costs you time and bargaining power.

What should I record for each supplier?

Their contact person and phone, the products they supply, their payment terms, their delivery lead time, and notes on price and reliability. Terms and lead times feed directly into your ordering decisions.

Why record payment terms?

Supplier credit, such as net 30, is interest-free working capital. Knowing each supplier's terms lets you use that free credit rather than paying cash unnecessarily.

Should I have more than one supplier per product?

For key products, yes. A second supplier protects you if your main one runs short or raises prices, and it gives you leverage to negotiate.

How does Veira help?

Veira tracks what you buy from each supplier and what you owe them, so your supplier relationships sit alongside your stock and payments in one system.

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