Score up to 10 suppliers across seven weighted criteria, then visualise every supplier's position on a strategic 2×2 matrix – from Reconsider to Strategic Partner.
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A Supplier Evaluation Matrix is a weighted-scoring framework that converts subjective supplier assessments into objective, comparable scores. It removes gut-feel from procurement decisions by forcing structured scoring across criteria that reflect your actual business priorities.
Composite Score FormulaComposite Score = ∑ (Criterion Score / 10) × Criterion Weight (%) Scores range 0–100. Delivery Performance score is used as the Y-axis reliability indicator in the 2×2 matrix.
The 2×2 matrix plots each supplier against overall value (X-axis) and delivery reliability (Y-axis), placing them into one of four strategic categories: Strategic Partner, Performance Review, Develop Potential, or Reconsider. Use the output to set review cadences, renegotiate contracts, and build supplier development plans.
Evaluation Setup
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Weights must sum to exactly 100%. Industry preset applied – adjust to match your strategic priorities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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