• SUPPLIERS
  • RFQS
  • DETAILS
  • HUMAN

How to manage supplier RFQs with your AI

Connect Factor to your AI client once. From there, you can pull supplier lists and check on your active quotes without switching tabs.

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Short answer

How do I manage supplier RFQs with my AI?

Your AI uses Factor to pull lists of pre-vetted suppliers and look up the details of your active RFQs. You get a clear view of your vendor pool and current request statuses through your chat interface.

The outcomes.

Where your data lands.

The AI handles the data retrieval so you can focus on the procurement decisions.

SUPPLIERS

Vetted vendor lists

The AI pulls your pre-vetted supplier data. You get a list of qualified partners ready for your next request.

RFQS

Active request status

Your agent retrieves the details of your open quotes. You can see exactly what is currently out for bid.

DETAILS

Specific vendor info

The AI fetches deep profiles for individual suppliers. You get the specific credentials you need to verify a match.

HUMAN

Final selection

The AI provides the data, but you make the calls. You decide which suppliers to award or which quotes to follow up on.

The workflow

What your AI does when <the thing arrives>.

The AI acts as the interface between your chat and your Factor database.

  1. Find suppliers

    Your agent scans your database to find the right vendors for a job.

    list_suppliers

  2. Get vendor profiles

    The AI pulls the full details for a specific supplier you've identified.

    get_supplier

  3. List active quotes

    Your agent retrieves a list of all your current RFQs.

    list_rfqs

  4. Check RFQ details

    The AI looks up the specific requirements and status of a single request.

    get_rfq

Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these into your chat to begin.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Replace the bracketed text with your actual supplier names or RFQ IDs.

Factor (Cofactr) Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4SWIAxfymxYFd2xkBnRy1pbUJkZMKA63g92w8Vml/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Factor (Cofactr) capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "factor-cofactr-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4SWIAxfymxYFd2xkBnRy1pbUJkZMKA63g92w8Vml/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Show me my list of pre-vetted suppliers.

  • Get the details for the supplier [Supplier Name].

  • List all my active RFQs.

  • What are the details for RFQ [ID Number]?

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI create a new RFQ?

    No. The AI can only list and retrieve existing RFQ and supplier data.

  • 02

    Can the AI update a supplier's contact info?

    No. The AI is read-only. You must make any changes directly in Factor.

  • 03

    Can I ask for a list of all my RFQs?

    Yes. The AI can pull your full list of active requests.

  • 04

    Does the AI delete any of my data?

    No. The AI has no capability to delete suppliers or RFQs.

  • 05

    Can the AI recommend a supplier?

    The AI can pull the data for your vetted suppliers, but you must decide which one is the best fit.

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