How to Search for a Vendor in BruinBuy Plus

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to search for a vendor in BruinBuy Plus.

6 steps

**TIP:** Vendor details can be accessed in BruinBuy *Plus* two ways: 1. **Search bar** *or* 2. **Vendor menu**. Utilize the *Table of Contents* within this Scribe to view steps for each method.

Search for a Vendor Profile from the Search Bar

From the *Home Shopping Dashboard*, navigate to the *Search* dropdown menu.

Home Shopping Dashboard, with cursor calling attention to the Search dropdown menu.

From the *Search* dropdown menu, select **Vendor Profile**.

Enter the **Vendor Name** in the **Search** bar.

Home Shopping Dashboard, with cursor calling attention to the Search bar.

If you are unable to locate a vendor through **Search**, they have not been onboarded.

Search for a Vendor from the "Vendors" Menu

From the *Home Shopping Dashboard*, navigate to the *Vendors* menu. Select *Manage Vendors*, then click **Search for a Vendor**.

Vendors menu, with cursor highlighting the Search for a Vendor link.

Enter the **Vendor Name** into the *Quick Search* or utilize filters to search multiple vendors with a desired relationship and/or status type.

Search Results page, highlighting the Quick Search, Relationship, and Status filter options.

If you are unable to locate a vendor through **Search**, they have not been onboarded.