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Stop wrestling with rigid tools. Build a flexible, compliant RFQ workflow in Jinba Flow that integrates with your systems and cuts admin time for your procurement team.

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Jinba's Governed RFQ Automation for Procurement Teams

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Jinba's SOC II compliant platform lets procurement teams build flexible, auditable RFQ workflows without writing code. Use Jinba Flow to design and deploy the workflow, then let your team run it safely through Jinba App with controlled access and full traceability.

  • Describe your RFQ process in natural language and refine every step in a visual flowchart editor, including vendor routing rules and exception handling
  • Configure conditional routing to send RFQs to the right vendors, escalate missing responses, and enforce approval thresholds before award decisions
  • Validate RFQ inputs automatically and enrich them with vendor data pulled from connected procurement and ERP systems
  • Maintain a complete audit log of every RFQ submission, vendor response, approval action, and status change for compliance and reporting

How Jinba Automates Your RFQ Process

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Build in Jinba Flow

Describe your RFQ workflow in plain language, for example which vendors to notify, what thresholds require manager approval, and how to handle non-responses. Jinba generates a workflow draft you can refine in a visual editor.

test_runner.log
Running workflow test...
Input validation 12ms
Fetch from Sheets API 847ms
Process 24 rows 156ms
Send to #sales 203ms
PASS All steps completed 1.22s
Output preview:
"sent": true, "channel": "#sales"
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Deploy securely (API / batch / MCP)

Publish your RFQ workflow as an API or MCP server so your procurement team can invoke it instantly. Enterprise deployment options keep vendor data and approvals within your private environment.

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Run in Jinba App (guardrailed UI)

Procurement staff execute the workflow through Jinba App using chat or auto-generated forms. Every action is guardrailed, logged, and consistent with your procurement policy.

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[200] 09:14:22 GET /api/v1/health_check
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[INFO] 09:14:23 Worker node_04 connected
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[AUTH] 09:15:01 User admin@corp verified
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// Syncing to edge...
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[200] 09:15:08 Config updated

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Pre-built & custom integrations

100+ pre-built integrations plus custom connectors for your internal systems.

Alice
Alice 10:42 AM
We need a connector for our internal CRM. Is this possible?
James
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Sure! Can you share the API spec?
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crm_api_spec.pdf
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Got it. I'll have the connector ready by tomorrow.
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Connector is live!
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Thank you!

Dedicated Engineer Support

Work side-by-side with our engineers to remove blockers and accelerate your workflow development.

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On-Prem
Jinba
Private

On-premises or private cloud hosting

Run Jinba in your own environment with full data control.

Team Permissions
128 Active
Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen Engineering Lead
Workflows
Michael Ross
Michael Ross Product Manager
Analytics
Guest User
Guest User External Auditor
Admin Access
SSO Enforced
Updated 2m ago

Advanced access control

Role-based permissions and SSO integration.

audit_stream.log
1
[200] 09:14:22 GET /api/v1/health_check
2
[INFO] 09:14:23 Worker node_04 connected
3
[AUTH] 09:15:01 User admin@corp verified
4
[AUDIT] 09:15:02 Role assignment update
5
// Syncing to edge...
6
[200] 09:15:08 Config updated

Audit logging

Complete compliance and security oversight tracking.

User
Marketing
RESTRICTED
HR
ALLOWED
Screening
Automation

Organization management

Spaces, roles, and approvals for your team.

OpenAI
Gmail
Slack
HubSpot
Salesforce
Notion
Linear
GitHub
Teams
Dropbox
OpenAI
Gmail
Slack
HubSpot
Salesforce
Notion
Linear
GitHub
Teams
Dropbox

Pre-built & custom integrations

100+ pre-built integrations plus custom connectors for your internal systems.

Alice
Alice 10:42 AM
We need a connector for our internal CRM. Is this possible?
James
James 10:43 AM
Sure! Can you share the API spec?
Alice
crm_api_spec.pdf
James
Got it. I'll have the connector ready by tomorrow.
James
James Next day
Connector is live!
Alice
Thank you!

Dedicated Engineer Support

Work side-by-side with our engineers to remove blockers and accelerate your workflow development.

AWS Bedrock Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Azure OpenAI GPT-4 Turbo
Meta Llama 3 Self-hosted 70B

Private model hosting

Use Bedrock, Azure AI, or your own models securely.

Build a Compliant RFQ Workflow Your Procurement Team Will Actually Use

If your RFQ process still runs on email threads and spreadsheets, Jinba can turn it into a governed, reusable workflow that your entire procurement team can execute consistently and safely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can Jinba handle multi-vendor RFQ distribution automatically?

Yes. In Jinba Flow you can configure routing logic that distributes RFQs to multiple vendors based on category, region, or vendor tier. The workflow manages distribution, tracks response status, and escalates non-responses, all within a governed, auditable process.

How does Jinba enforce approval rules in the RFQ process?

You define approval thresholds directly in the workflow, for example requiring manager sign-off above a spend threshold or category director approval for strategic categories. Jinba routes each RFQ through the correct approval path and logs every decision with timestamps and approver details.

Does Jinba integrate with our existing procurement or ERP systems?

Jinba connects with common business tools and internal systems through its integration capabilities. Workflows can pull vendor master data, push RFQ outcomes to your ERP or procurement system, and trigger notifications in tools like Slack or email.

Can non-technical procurement staff run RFQ workflows without training?

Yes. Workflows built in Jinba Flow are executed through Jinba App, where users interact via a conversational chat interface or auto-generated input forms. No workflow tooling knowledge is needed, and guardrails prevent users from deviating from the approved process.

Is the RFQ data kept secure and private?

Jinba is SOC II compliant and supports on-premises or private-cloud deployment, SSO, and role-based access control. Sensitive vendor pricing and RFQ data stays within your controlled environment throughout the entire workflow.

How does Jinba support RFQ compliance and audit readiness?

Every step of the RFQ workflow is automatically logged, capturing submission details, vendor responses, approval decisions, and timestamps. This creates a complete, immutable audit trail that simplifies internal reviews and satisfies procurement governance requirements.

Can I build an RFQ workflow without coding?

Absolutely. Jinba's chat-to-flow generation lets you describe your RFQ process in plain language and generates a workflow draft automatically. You then refine it in a visual flowchart editor, with no coding required at any stage.

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