Create your RFQ and receive
offers from qualified sellers
Make Requests
Send us your material request with information on Material Type, Grade, Total Weight & required Delivery Date.
Get Offers
Receive offers from qualified suppliers across EMEA within the timeframe defined by you.
Compare Offers
Compare offers from different suppliers directly on your RFQ application on the basis of offer prices and delivery conditions.
Negotiate
Contact your supplier to negotiate the deal - we help you get the best terms for your request.
Place an Order
Place your order through Vanilla Steel with the negotiated Terms & Conditions, sit back and await the fulfillment of your order.
Benefits of the RFQ process
Standard requests
Request standardization ensures
all required information is provided and the supplier
can make the offer in just a few days.
all required information is provided and the supplier
can make the offer in just a few days.
Offer comparison
Standard offer format ensures comparability
allowing you to quickly identify the best offer matching
your requirements.
allowing you to quickly identify the best offer matching
your requirements.
Matchmaking
Matching offers to hundreds of qualified
suppliers based on material requirements and supplier
catalogues increase efficiency and the likelihood of
offers being made.
suppliers based on material requirements and supplier
catalogues increase efficiency and the likelihood of
offers being made.
Request & offer database
Track all your requests and offers in one place,
allowing you to reuse historical requests
or track past RFQ activity and performance.
allowing you to reuse historical requests
or track past RFQ activity and performance.