Adding a supplier

How to create a supplier record in COMPLIED so you can raise purchases and track what you owe each vendor.

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Updated 06 Jun 2026

Why supplier records matter

A supplier record in AADOPS is the anchor for all your purchasing activity. Every purchase and purchase return is linked to a supplier — giving you a complete history of what you have bought from each vendor, what you have paid, and what you owe.

Step 1 — Go to Suppliers

Click Purchases in the left sidebar, then click Suppliers. Click + Add supplier.

Step 2 — Enter supplier details

Supplier name — the trading name of the business you buy from
Company name — the registered company name if different from the trading name
Email address — for sending purchase orders and correspondence
Phone number — their primary business line
Address — their physical business address
City and country — their location
Opening balance — if you already owe this supplier money before setting up AADOPS, enter the outstanding amount here so your payables are accurate from the start

Step 3 — Save

Click Save. The supplier is now available when creating purchases and purchase returns.

Tip: Add all your regular suppliers before you start creating purchase records. A complete supplier list makes the purchasing process faster and gives you accurate outstanding balance tracking from day one.

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