Catalog Buyers
The information contained in the OFS Portal Catalog Management & Syndication tool is subject to terms, conditions, and confidentiality requirements established by OFS Portal.
The Catalog Management Process
The OFS Portal Catalog Management & Syndication tool lets Buyers securely receive contract specific price lists (catalogs) using PIDX compliant products and services classification schemas from the OFS Portal Supplier Members. Access to catalogs is restricted so that users see only catalogs assigned to their organization. Catalogs are provided in a standard CSV or XML format that can be uploaded to the Buyer’s ERP system.
Process Overview
1. Catalog Submission
- Suppliers prepare and upload the catalog
2. Catalog Approval
- The system validates and enriches the catalog.
- Supplier approves the catalog.
3. Catalog Syndication
- Buyers are notified catalog is ready to download.
- Buyers download and approve the catalog, which sends a confirmation to the Member.
4. Catalog Tracking
- The system tracks the status of the catalogs for each Supplier and Buyer
- Buyers can search for their catalogs and view the catalog details
- More detailed steps on this process can be found in the Resource Materials section below.
Resource Materials
Click on the link below for toolsets and user guides:
Operator Basic Training:
- OBT1: OFS Portal Overview
- OBT2: Catalog Process Overview
- OBT3: How to Download a Catalog Review Package
- OBT4: Review the Catalog Export File
Operator Advanced Features:
We welcome your requests and suggestions for additional resource material. Submit any catalog resource request or suggestion to catalog@ofs-portal.com.
Catalog Support
Questions and issues concerning the Catalog Management & Syndication tool? Contact us now at catalog@ofs-portal.com for assistance.