Vendor Price Lists
A price list is a vital component of any business's purchasing and sales operations, as it ensures consistent and accurate pricing for products across different vendors. In the Odoo 18 Purchase module, the Vendor Price List functionality allows businesses to set up specific price lists for individual vendors over a designated period. These price lists are automatically applied when purchasing the corresponding products from the specified vendor, enabling streamlined purchasing operations and better cost management.
To configure a vendor price list, navigate to the Vendor Price List option in the Configuration menu of the Odoo 18 Purchase module.
When you select the Vendor Price List option, you will be presented with a detailed List View of the vendor price lists. This view displays crucial information such as:
● Vendor Name
● Product Name
● Company Name
● Price
● Currency
This organized view provides a snapshot of the vendor’s pricing structure, allowing users to quickly assess the prices for various products across multiple vendors.
If you require more detailed information, Odoo 18 offers the flexibility to customize the list view fields. On the right-hand side of the screen, you will find a toolbar where you can activate additional fields to enrich the list view.
Some of the fields you can enable include:
● Subcontracted Items
● Product Variant
● Agreement Type
● Start Date and End Date (for price validity)
● Quantity
● Unit of Measure (UoM)
● Delivery Lead Time
● Vendor Product Name
● Vendor Product Code
● Discount
These fields provide a more granular view of vendor pricing details, ensuring that all aspects of your vendor agreements are visible at a glance.
To create a new vendor price list, simply click on the New button. A form view will appear, allowing you to configure the new vendor price list by filling in the required details.
Begin by specifying the Vendor for whom the price list is being created. In this section, you can also enter the Vendor Product Name and Vendor Product Code. These fields will automatically populate in the purchase order or request for quotation (RFQ) when the vendor price list is applied. Enter the expected delivery lead time from the vendor. This information is crucial for managing delivery schedules and ensuring that orders arrive on time. Within the Pricelist tab, additional details related to the vendor price list are added. These include:
○ Product: Select the product for which the price list applies
○ Product Variant:If applicable, specify the variant of the product
○ Quantity:Enter the minimum quantity required for this pricelist to be valid.
○ Unit of Price:Indicate the pricing per unit.
○ Validity Period:Set the Start Date and End Date to define the time period during which the pricelist is active.
○ Discount:Add any applicable discount offered by the vendor.
○ Company: Select the company for which this price list is applicable (useful if you are managing a multi-company setup).
Once the vendor price list is configured, it will automatically be applied when you make a purchase from that vendor for the specified products. When generating a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or a Purchase Order (PO), the system will reference the Vendor Price List to automatically fill in the Vendor Product Name, Vendor Product Code, and any predefined pricing details, ensuring accuracy and consistency in your purchasing process.