The source for accelerated procurement

LightSource gives you superpowers to make global procurement and sourcing a critical business driver for your company, across all sectors, for both suppliers and buyers.

Automate RFX, find new suppliers, and track costs effortlessly, with software tailored for procurement professionals – all in one intelligence platform.

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KPIs

Drive better
sourcing outcomes

LightSource empowers global enterprises to achieve better outcomes on $100B+ in sourcing each year through data, automation, and collaboration.

>$1B

Awarded annually

10k+

Suppliers quoted

$10M

Saved in first 9 months

45%

Faster sourcing cycles

KPIs

Drive better
sourcing outcomes

LightSource empowers global enterprises to achieve better outcomes on $100B+ in sourcing each year through data, automation, and collaboration.

>$1B

Awarded annually

10k+

Suppliers quoted

$10M

Saved in first 9 months

45%

Faster sourcing cycles

KPIs

Drive better
sourcing outcomes

LightSource empowers global enterprises to achieve better outcomes on $100B+ in sourcing each year through data, automation, and collaboration.

>$1B

Awarded annually

10k+

Suppliers quoted

$10M

Saved in first 9 months

45%

Faster sourcing cycles

Features

Sourcing, simplified

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track. No hassle, just smarter, faster work.

Features

Sourcing, simplified

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track. No hassle, just smarter, faster work.

Features

Sourcing, simplified

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track. No hassle, just smarter, faster work.

Easy project setup

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

Start a New
Sourcing project

Set up your project by choosing a template, adding items, and inviting suppliers.
You can always adjust details later.

Continue

Cancel

Ready-to-use templates

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

Template library

Basic RFQ

Quick Quote

Vendor Onboarding

Feedback Request

Contact Summary

Approval Flow

AI-powered bid analysis

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

II

Innovative Items Inc.

173%

$55.00

20%

$30.00

15%

$52.50

5%

$118.00

Total:

$618,813.00

QL

Quantum Quirks Ltd.

30%

$14.00

5%

$25.00

13%

$70.00

19%

$140.00

Total:

$618,813.00

Compare Bids

Easy project setup

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

Start a New
Sourcing project

Set up your project by choosing a template, adding items, and inviting suppliers.
You can always adjust details later.

Continue

Cancel

Ready-to-use templates

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

Template library

Basic RFQ

Quick Quote

Vendor Onboarding

Feedback Request

Contact Summary

Approval Flow

AI-powered bid analysis

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

II

Innovative Items Inc.

173%

$55.00

20%

$30.00

15%

$52.50

5%

$118.00

Total:

$618,813.00

QL

Quantum Quirks Ltd.

30%

$14.00

5%

$25.00

13%

$70.00

19%

$140.00

Total:

$618,813.00

Compare Bids

Easy project setup

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

Start a New
Sourcing project

Set up your project by choosing a template, adding items, and inviting suppliers.
You can always adjust details later.

Continue

Cancel

Ready-to-use templates

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

Template library

Basic RFQ

Quick Quote

Vendor Onboarding

Feedback Request

Contact Summary

Approval Flow

AI-powered bid analysis

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

II

Innovative Items Inc.

173%

$55.00

20%

$30.00

15%

$52.50

5%

$118.00

Total:

$618,813.00

QL

Quantum Quirks Ltd.

30%

$14.00

5%

$25.00

13%

$70.00

19%

$140.00

Total:

$618,813.00

Compare Bids

Feature

Collaborate effortlessly

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track. No hassle, just smarter, faster work.

Feature

Collaborate effortlessly

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track. No hassle, just smarter, faster work.

Feature

Collaborate effortlessly

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track. No hassle, just smarter, faster work.

Intelligent chat

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

You

12:30

Buyer

Peculiar Parts Co.

12:35

You

1:35

See AI Summary

More than quotes

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

RFQ Distribution

Distribute RFQs to selected suppliers

Build relationships

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

My Suppliers

PC

Precision Peculiar Parts Co.

QL

Quantum Quirks Ltd.

II

Innovative Items Inc.

EE

Eccentric Enterprises LLC

Intelligent chat

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

You

12:30

Buyer

Peculiar Parts Co.

12:35

You

1:35

See AI Summary

More than quotes

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

RFQ Distribution

Distribute RFQs to selected suppliers

Build relationships

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

My Suppliers

PC

Precision Peculiar Parts Co.

QL

Quantum Quirks Ltd.

II

Innovative Items Inc.

EE

Eccentric Enterprises LLC

Intelligent chat

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

You

12:30

Buyer

Peculiar Parts Co.

12:35

You

1:35

See AI Summary

More than quotes

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

RFQ Distribution

Distribute RFQs to selected suppliers

Build relationships

LightSource makes it easy to manage sourcing, chat with suppliers, and keep everything on track.

My Suppliers

PC

Precision Peculiar Parts Co.

QL

Quantum Quirks Ltd.

II

Innovative Items Inc.

EE

Eccentric Enterprises LLC

Scale

Built for performance

LightSource delivers enterprise sourcing without compromise. Secure, reliable, and designed for seamless collaboration across teams and suppliers.

Scale

Built for performance

LightSource delivers enterprise sourcing without compromise. Secure, reliable, and designed for seamless collaboration across teams and suppliers.

Scale

Built for performance

LightSource delivers enterprise sourcing without compromise. Secure, reliable, and designed for seamless collaboration across teams and suppliers.

Video

Featured in NYSE Floortalk with Judy Shaw

LightSource CEO Spencer Penn joins NYSE Floor Talk to discuss transforming enterprise procurement with AI. Streamlining sourcing, supplier collaboration, and cost management.

Media

Recently featured

LightSource has obtained coverage from the following leading business and procurement media for redefining sourcing for the enterprise:

Media

Recently featured

LightSource has obtained coverage from the following leading business and procurement media for redefining sourcing for the enterprise:

Media

Recently featured

LightSource has obtained coverage from the following leading business and procurement media for redefining sourcing for the enterprise:

Proof

Real results,
proven impact

Global enterprises trust LightSource to streamline sourcing, strengthen supplier partnerships, and deliver cost savings at scale.

"LightSource has impressed us with a deep understanding of our needs paired with thoughtful proactivity. Now our procurement and engineering teams can work quickly with our suppliers - making sourcing faster, easier, and far more collaborative - while freeing us from manual processes, spreadsheet agony, and endless email threads."

Jorge Lopez-Vessena

Manager of Global Sourcing

"LightSource has impressed us with a deep understanding of our needs paired with thoughtful proactivity. Now our procurement and engineering teams can work quickly with our suppliers - making sourcing faster, easier, and far more collaborative - while freeing us from manual processes, spreadsheet agony, and endless email threads."

Jorge Lopez-Vessena

Manager of Global Sourcing

"We at Canada Goose really needed something like LightSource. It’s an all-in-one sourcing engine that my team and suppliers actually adopted and use to drive efficiencies. The LightSource team behind it are incredibly responsive and eagerly develops new features at an unbelievable pace."

Danny Wang

SVP of Operations, Sourcing and Procuremnt

"We at Canada Goose really needed something like LightSource. It’s an all-in-one sourcing engine that my team and suppliers actually adopted and use to drive efficiencies. The LightSource team behind it are incredibly responsive and eagerly develops new features at an unbelievable pace."

Danny Wang

SVP of Operations, Sourcing and Procuremnt

"HelloFresh insists on the best for its customers. We recognize this can only be achieved with world-class suppliers supported by a remarkable procurement team using superior technology - that's LightSource. My team loves using LightSource and candidly, so do our vendors. LightSource is an invaluable tool for any Procurement leader."

Elena Bernardo

SVP of Operations

"HelloFresh insists on the best for its customers. We recognize this can only be achieved with world-class suppliers supported by a remarkable procurement team using superior technology - that's LightSource. My team loves using LightSource and candidly, so do our vendors. LightSource is an invaluable tool for any Procurement leader."

Elena Bernardo

SVP of Operations

Ready to change the way you source?

Try out LightSource and you’ll never go back to Excel and email.

Ready to change the way you source?

Try out LightSource and you’ll never go back to Excel and email.

Ready to change the way you source?

Try out LightSource and you’ll never go back to Excel and email.

FAQ

Frequently asked

questions

Need support or want a demo?

Let us know. We are just a message away.

What is LightSource?

LightSource is an AI-powered enterprise procurement platform that serves as a complete operating system for strategic and direct sourcing. It centralizes collaboration, project management, cost tracking, and decision-making for buyers and suppliers in one place.

What problems does LightSource solve?

We replace outdated, email-and-spreadsheet procurement workflows with a unified platform. LightSource eliminates inefficiencies like manual data entry, poor cost visibility, and disconnected communication, enabling faster cycles, greater transparency, and measurable cost savings.

Who founded LightSource and why?

Co-founders Spencer Penn (Tesla Model 3 sourcing lead) and Idan Mintz (GoogleX) saw firsthand how legacy procurement methods slowed complex sourcing. They built LightSource to create the modern, end-to-end platform they wished they’d had.

How does LightSource leverage AI?

Our AI standardizes supplier data from PDFs, emails, and spreadsheets, enabling instant quote comparisons down to the BOM level. It automates bid analysis, recommends award scenarios, and accelerates RFX setup with smart templates.

What makes LightSource different from other procurement software?

LightSource is the only sourcing platform purpose-built for large-scale direct materials procurement. We combine end-to-end functionality, advanced AI, and a focus on buyer–supplier collaboration—without the heavy customization most legacy systems require.

What industries and customers use LightSource?

We serve Global 2,000 and Fortune 500 companies in industries like automotive, aerospace & defense, chemicals, consumer electronics, retail & apparel, and industrial food. Customers include Shure, HelloFresh, Canada Goose, and Bombardier (BRP).

How does LightSource improve sourcing decisions?

Our AI bid analysis compares quotes across price, quality, and delivery time, revealing optimal supplier combinations. Users can run award scenario modeling at the line-item level to maximize value and savings.

How does LightSource accelerate RFX and sourcing cycles?

AI-recommended templates let teams launch complex RFQs in minutes, collect and standardize quotes, and manage iterative sourcing rounds—all with complete visibility from start to finish.

How does LightSource handle integrations?

LightSource works immediately without integration, but can connect seamlessly to ERP, PLM, and purchasing systems. This bridges product development and procurement, eliminating manual data transfers.

How does LightSource help with tariff changes and supply chain shifts?

When tariffs or market changes require supplier switches, LightSource streamlines onboarding and competitive bidding, helping teams adapt quickly while maintaining cost control and supply chain stability.

FAQ

Frequently asked

questions

Need support or want a demo?

Let us know. We are just a message away.

What is LightSource?

LightSource is an AI-powered enterprise procurement platform that serves as a complete operating system for strategic and direct sourcing. It centralizes collaboration, project management, cost tracking, and decision-making for buyers and suppliers in one place.

What problems does LightSource solve?

We replace outdated, email-and-spreadsheet procurement workflows with a unified platform. LightSource eliminates inefficiencies like manual data entry, poor cost visibility, and disconnected communication, enabling faster cycles, greater transparency, and measurable cost savings.

Who founded LightSource and why?

Co-founders Spencer Penn (Tesla Model 3 sourcing lead) and Idan Mintz (GoogleX) saw firsthand how legacy procurement methods slowed complex sourcing. They built LightSource to create the modern, end-to-end platform they wished they’d had.

How does LightSource leverage AI?

Our AI standardizes supplier data from PDFs, emails, and spreadsheets, enabling instant quote comparisons down to the BOM level. It automates bid analysis, recommends award scenarios, and accelerates RFX setup with smart templates.

What makes LightSource different from other procurement software?

LightSource is the only sourcing platform purpose-built for large-scale direct materials procurement. We combine end-to-end functionality, advanced AI, and a focus on buyer–supplier collaboration—without the heavy customization most legacy systems require.

What industries and customers use LightSource?

We serve Global 2,000 and Fortune 500 companies in industries like automotive, aerospace & defense, chemicals, consumer electronics, retail & apparel, and industrial food. Customers include Shure, HelloFresh, Canada Goose, and Bombardier (BRP).

How does LightSource improve sourcing decisions?

Our AI bid analysis compares quotes across price, quality, and delivery time, revealing optimal supplier combinations. Users can run award scenario modeling at the line-item level to maximize value and savings.

How does LightSource accelerate RFX and sourcing cycles?

AI-recommended templates let teams launch complex RFQs in minutes, collect and standardize quotes, and manage iterative sourcing rounds—all with complete visibility from start to finish.

How does LightSource handle integrations?

LightSource works immediately without integration, but can connect seamlessly to ERP, PLM, and purchasing systems. This bridges product development and procurement, eliminating manual data transfers.

How does LightSource help with tariff changes and supply chain shifts?

When tariffs or market changes require supplier switches, LightSource streamlines onboarding and competitive bidding, helping teams adapt quickly while maintaining cost control and supply chain stability.

FAQ

Frequently asked

questions

Need support or want a demo?

Let us know. We are just a message away.

What is LightSource?

LightSource is an AI-powered enterprise procurement platform that serves as a complete operating system for strategic and direct sourcing. It centralizes collaboration, project management, cost tracking, and decision-making for buyers and suppliers in one place.

What problems does LightSource solve?

We replace outdated, email-and-spreadsheet procurement workflows with a unified platform. LightSource eliminates inefficiencies like manual data entry, poor cost visibility, and disconnected communication, enabling faster cycles, greater transparency, and measurable cost savings.

Who founded LightSource and why?

Co-founders Spencer Penn (Tesla Model 3 sourcing lead) and Idan Mintz (GoogleX) saw firsthand how legacy procurement methods slowed complex sourcing. They built LightSource to create the modern, end-to-end platform they wished they’d had.

How does LightSource leverage AI?

Our AI standardizes supplier data from PDFs, emails, and spreadsheets, enabling instant quote comparisons down to the BOM level. It automates bid analysis, recommends award scenarios, and accelerates RFX setup with smart templates.

What makes LightSource different from other procurement software?

LightSource is the only sourcing platform purpose-built for large-scale direct materials procurement. We combine end-to-end functionality, advanced AI, and a focus on buyer–supplier collaboration—without the heavy customization most legacy systems require.

What industries and customers use LightSource?

We serve Global 2,000 and Fortune 500 companies in industries like automotive, aerospace & defense, chemicals, consumer electronics, retail & apparel, and industrial food. Customers include Shure, HelloFresh, Canada Goose, and Bombardier (BRP).

How does LightSource improve sourcing decisions?

Our AI bid analysis compares quotes across price, quality, and delivery time, revealing optimal supplier combinations. Users can run award scenario modeling at the line-item level to maximize value and savings.

How does LightSource accelerate RFX and sourcing cycles?

AI-recommended templates let teams launch complex RFQs in minutes, collect and standardize quotes, and manage iterative sourcing rounds—all with complete visibility from start to finish.

How does LightSource handle integrations?

LightSource works immediately without integration, but can connect seamlessly to ERP, PLM, and purchasing systems. This bridges product development and procurement, eliminating manual data transfers.

How does LightSource help with tariff changes and supply chain shifts?

When tariffs or market changes require supplier switches, LightSource streamlines onboarding and competitive bidding, helping teams adapt quickly while maintaining cost control and supply chain stability.