This article is the entry point to the Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer (SO) Bidder User Guide and links to every topic a new bidder needs: registration, the bidder home page, accepting invitations, viewing event details, answering Request for Information (RFI) questions online or offline, submitting bids online or offline, bidding rules, bid status, applying discounts, and messaging buyers. A short tour video covers the key steps for first-time use.
Welcome to Keelvar! As a bidder, Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer streamlines your participation in sourcing events hosted by buyer organizations. The platform allows you to receive event invitations, submit bids and proposals, and communicate directly with buyers. With real-time tracking and transparent submission processes, Keelvar ensures efficiency and clarity throughout the bidding process.
Bidder User Guide
The Bidder User guide provides all the information and instructions for bidders about how to get started using Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer, including setting up your account, accepting event invites and bidding in sourcing events.Â
- Bidder Registration
- Bidder Home Page
- New Invites
- Managing Event Invitations as a Bidder
- Event Overview
- Messages
- Answering the RFI Online
- Answering the RFI Offline
- Submitting your bids Online
- Submitting your bids Offline
- Bidding Rules
- Bid Status
- Applying discounts to your bids
- Bidder Success Webinar
Bidder Sourcing Optimizer tour
The Bidder Sourcing Optimizer tour is an introductory video that covers the key steps to get started using Keelvar.Â
If you have a technical question that is not covered by this guide, contact our Support Team.
If you have a business question, use Messages tab in Keelvar to contact the buyer hosting the event.
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