Sourcing FAQ

How does a supplier register?
How can I know my Supplier Number? - What is my DUNS Number
How to get a D-U-N-S number? 
How do I create an account on the Bosal Supplier Portal?
What functionalities are featured in the Bosal Supplier Portal?
What are the benefits to a supplier utilizing these applications?
Who should register as the supplier site administrator/Key user?
How many users should be signed up?
Is there a cost to BOSAL suppliers?
Is training available for suppliers?

• How does a supplier register?
  • The details documentation on how to register onto the Bosal Supplier Portal eeebID is available in Selfservice\ How to register in the Sourcing Portal for suppliers
  • Registered suppliers can directly log-in into the Bosal Supplier Portal via https://bosal.eeebid.com
• How can I know my Supplier Number? - What is my DUNS Number
  • The D-U-N-S number is a mandatory field in General Data of your the company details. D-U-N-S®  Number stands for  Data Universal Numbering System of Dun & Bradstreet . The D-U-N-S® number is a unique 9-digit numerical code that identifies over  +250 million global companies worldwide.  Thereby double entries and confusion can be avoided. It is used as a standard by the United Nations, the VDA, the European Commission or ISO."
• How to get a D-U-N-S number? 
  • During registration, you will be requested to fill-in your D-U-N-S number. If there’s no D-U-N-S number known in your house (management, controlling , Quality documentation, etc.) yet, you can see under the following Internet link (https://www.dandb.com/dunsnumberlookup/)  how you can apply for a D-U-N-S number: (for France, please choose “France” etc). 
  • Alternatively you can find and check D-U-N-S numbers via the following  website Unique Partner Identification Key: (http://www.upik.de/en/start.html).
• How do I create an account on the Bosal Supplier Portal?
  • Select “New supplier registration” on the Bosal Supplier Portal landing page.
• How do I report a Bosal Supplier portal issue?
  • If you run into difficulties using the Bosal Supplier Portal, you can call to the following Bosal service desk phone number in Hungary: +36-1-999-6738 or send an e-mail to: helpdesk.bosal@eeebid.com.
• What functionalities are featured in the Bosal Supplier Portal?
  • The Bosal Supplier Portal will provide the following functionalities:
    • Document management (Quality Certifications and other contractual documents such as NDA, Product Liability Insurance, Quality Assurance Agreement,  etc.)
    • e-RFQ's and quotations
    • Supplier Performance data
    • Manage links with supplier punch-out catalogs via OCO (Open Catalog Interface)
• What are the benefits to a supplier utilizing these applications?
  • The Bosal Supplier Portal connects suppliers directly on a highly secured manner to RFQ documents and technical specifications
  • The Bosal Supplier Portal is a collaboration tool that is supporting cross-functional sourcing and interaction with suppliers
• Who should register as the supplier site administrator/Key user?
  • Your company should assign one key-user to the Bosal Supplier Portal.  This key-user will be the administrator for you company in the eeeBID system.  Only the key-user/administrator can change /add/delete further contact persons.   
• How many users should be signed up?
  • Next to the key-user who is assigned the role as portal administrator, it is possible to more company users, in order organize your contacts according to business unit, region etc.
• Is there a cost to Bosal suppliers?
  • The Bosal Supplier Portal is free of charge
• Is training available for suppliers?
  • Supplier training is available in Selfservice\ How to register in the Sourcing Portal for suppliers.  For any addition training need ,  you can call to the following Bosal service desk phone number in Hungary: +36-1-999-6738 or send an e-mail to: helpdesk.bosal@eeebid.com.