The Vendor Manager and other users can add a vendor to the system by using the Open Vendor > Request New Vendor button on the Vendor Manager page. When a vendor is added to the system, they are added with a status of unapproved. After a new vendor is added, by default, the Vendor Manager can review and approve new vendors they added as well as new vendors added by other users.

To request a new vendor (Vendor Manager and other users):

1. Click Invoice > Vendor Manager.

2. On the Manage Vendors page, click Open Vendor > Request New Vendor.

3. Fill in the desired fields. If any of the fields are required, you must fill in those fields before submitting the request.

4. Click Submit For Approval. The new vendor appears in the vendor list with a status of Unapproved.

The vendor appears on the list of vendors in Vendor Manager with a status of Unapproved.

To approve a new vendor (Vendor Manager):

1. Select the vendor you want to approve.

2. Click Actions, and then click Open Vendor.

3. Review the vendor information and then click Save and Approve.