How to Add a New Supplier in Burdi

At Burdi, we’ve made it simple and efficient to start managing a new supplier — and it all begins by uploading their invoice. This process helps us understand how that supplier operates so we can automatically configure their settings and streamline future purchases.

Here’s everything you need to know.

📥 Why Uploading an Invoice Matters

The only way to get a new supplier into Burdi is by uploading their invoice. Once uploaded, Burdi will:

• Capture key supplier details like their name, contact info, and product data.

• Analyse the invoice format to learn how they structure pricing and information.

• Create supplier settings within your account — including how you want to manage their pricing — so that all future purchases are processed correctly.

✅ After the first invoice is processed, Burdi will remember how to handle this supplier automatically going forward.

📤 How to Upload an Invoice

We’ve designed Burdi to fit the way you work — whether you're at your desk or on the road. Here are the different ways to upload an invoice:

1. Supplier Sends It

Ask your supplier to email their invoices directly to your Burdi import email.
This is the best option for ongoing suppliers — once they have your email, their invoices will be processed automatically without any extra work from you.

2. You Email It

Received a printed or digital invoice?
Simply forward it to your Burdi import email. You can even take a quick photo of a paper invoice when leaving the store and email it on the spot.

3. Manual Upload via Burdi

If you're sitting at your computer, use the manual upload feature in the Burdi dashboard.
Drag and drop one or more files, which is perfect when setting up several suppliers at once.

✅ What Happens After Upload

Once Burdi receives the invoice:

• The supplier will appear on your New Suppliers page.

• You’ll be prompted to set up their preferences (such as markup, pricing style, tax settings, etc.).

• You can review the uploaded invoice to ensure everything looks correct.

• After setup, Burdi will automatically apply those settings for any future invoices from that supplier.