Vendor Information Form FAQs
1) What are the required fields in a vendor information form?
The required fields for a vendor information form are
- Name of vendor
- Type of business the vendor represents
- The vendor’s contact information, including phone number and email address
- The type of product or services the vendor will be supplying
- The vendor’s preferred method of payment
You can add or remove form fields based on your company’s requirements.
2) Can I update the information provided in the vendor information form?
Yes, you can allow your users to edit their own submissions by setting up an autoresponder email that includes an Edit Submission button.
To do this, navigate to your vendor information form and go to Settings. Select Emails on the left, then Add email, then Autoresponder. This will open a text editor. In the Email Content section, click Buttons. Choose the Edit Submission button, customize it as you see fit, then click Create to add it to your email. Scroll to the bottom and click Save.
Now, when users submit a response to your vendor information form, they will receive an automated email containing a link to edit their response — so vendors can easily update their information without having to submit another response.
3) How can I customize the vendor information form template?
You can customize your vendor information form template seamlessly with Jotform’s easy-to-use online form builder. Drag and drop to choose fonts and colors, upload branding assets and images, edit text, add e-signature fields, integrate with helpful apps, and more, depending on your needs.
4) Are there any specific guidelines for attaching supporting documents to the vendor information form?
Depending on your own specific guidelines, you can allow your vendors to upload supporting documents. You should follow your company’s guidelines.
To allow your vendors to upload supporting documents, simply open your vendor information form and drag and drop the File Upload form element from the left sidebar. This will add a field to your form where vendors can upload files. You can also set file size limits and integrate with third-party apps like Dropbox or Google Drive to send files directly to cloud storage.
5) Can I submit multiple vendor information forms for different business divisions?
Yes, if you can submit multiple vendor information forms for different divisions or departments.
If you’re creating a vendor information form, you can add a dropdown field that lists various divisions or departments, so that vendors can choose where to direct their submission.
6) How often should vendors update their information on the vendor information form?
Vendors should update their information whenever it changes. You can also request annual or semi-annual updates.