Manage contracts, share documents, track invoices, and improve communication with vendors.

Overview
This free template lets you build a secure vendor management system on top of your existing data, so you can ditch email chains and shared spreadsheets to collaborate more efficiently with vendors.
It includes a sample database to show you exactly how to structure your data for this use case. It’s also flexible enough to work with any Softr-supported data source, including Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, monday.com, HubSpot, and more.
Why use this vendor management template
- Streamline vendor collaboration: Give vendors a single place to submit invoices, upload contracts, and check on approvals—no more follow-up emails.
- Ensure the right access for every user group: Custom user groups and filters make sure procurement managers, finance teams, and vendors only see what’s relevant to them.
- Track everything in one place: From contract statuses to renewal dates to vendor performance metrics—manage it all from one centralized system.
Template features:
- Role-based access
Provide secure logins to the portal with distinct dashboard views, actions, and permissions for procurement managers and vendors.
- Admin dashboard
View key metrics, such as the total number of vendors (broken down by approval status) and total invoiced amounts. Easily move vendors through the approval funnel.
- Vendor list management
Maintain a searchable vendor database, complete with renewal dates, assigned managers, and contract statuses. Add or edit records directly from the list.
- Contract & invoice management
Manage and update contract and compliance documents, as well as vendor-submitted invoices and documents, including status updates, replacements, and deletions.
- Vendor upload portal
Provide vendors with a self-service form to submit contracts, compliance documents, and invoices. Vendors can specify their function and upload documents directly.
- Works on any device
Allow users to access the platform from any device with a fully responsive design. You can even turn your app into a downloadable mobile app with Softr's PWA feature.
Who is this vendor management template for?
Whether you're managing five vendors or fifty, this template gives your team a structured and scalable way to manage supplier relationships. It's great for:
- Procurement & operations teams: Track vendor approvals, organize documentation, and ensure compliance across departments.
- Finance & accounts payable: Collect invoices in one place and monitor payment status more easily.
- Construction & field service companies: Centralize documentation and compliance across contractors and subs.
- Marketing or event teams: Manage vendor lists, contracts, and renewals for freelancers, venues, and partners.
- Any team managing third-party vendors: If you’re working with service providers, freelancers, or suppliers—this template can help you stay organized.

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Frequently asked questions
- I’ve never built a vendor portal before. Where should I start?
Start by clicking “Use Template” to duplicate a working vendor portal into your Softr workspace. It comes with sample data and step-by-step instructions so you can get up and running quickly—even if you’ve never built an app before.
- Do I need a Softr account to use the template?
Yes. You’ll need a free Softr account to use this template (no credit card required).
- What data sources does this vendor portal support?
Softr works with Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, HubSpot, SQL databases, monday.com, and more. This template includes a sample database that you can replace or use as a model for your own data.
- Can vendors upload files directly to the portal?
Yes, vendors can upload invoices, contracts, and documents via self-service forms within the portal.
- Can I white-label the portal with my own branding and domain?
Absolutely. Customize colors, logos, and connect your custom domain to create a branded vendor experience.