4.9 out of 5 stars across all reviews
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
Verified
Recently recognized
LightSource is quickly gaining industry recognition and validation from top analysts and our user community.
Top rated in G2 since 2024. LightSource has received badges for Strategic Sourcing, PLM, CLM, and SRM categories.
Recognized in Gartner® Cool Vendors™ in Sourcing and Procurement Technology 2025, Cian Curtin, Magnus Bergfors, Micky Keck, Chaithanya Paradarami, Martin Shreffler, 15 August 2025.
Validated in Spend Matters SolutionMap, Fall 2025 with above benchmark scores for Cost Modeling, Sourcing Optimization, Supplier Portals, and Services in Sourcing.
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
Centralized workspaces that unite all sourcing data and enable seamless team collaboration.
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
Category-specific templates and customizable quote formats that accelerate event creation.
Template library
Basic RFQ
Quick Quote
Vendor Onboarding
Feedback Request
Contact Summary
Approval Flow
AI-powered bid analysis
Automatically highlights quote differences and recommends optimal award scenarios.
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 projectSet 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 projectSet 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 projectSet 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 projectSet 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
Centralized workspaces that unite all sourcing data and enable seamless team collaboration.
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
Category-specific templates and customizable quote formats that accelerate event creation.
Template library
Basic RFQ
Quick Quote
Vendor Onboarding
Feedback Request
Contact Summary
Approval Flow
AI-powered bid analysis
Automatically highlights quote differences and recommends optimal award scenarios.
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 projectSet 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 projectSet 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 projectSet 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 projectSet 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
Centralized workspaces that unite all sourcing data and enable seamless team collaboration.
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
Category-specific templates and customizable quote formats that accelerate event creation.
Template library
Basic RFQ
Quick Quote
Vendor Onboarding
Feedback Request
Contact Summary
Approval Flow
AI-powered bid analysis
Automatically highlights quote differences and recommends optimal award scenarios.
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 projectSet 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 projectSet 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 projectSet 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 projectSet 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 connect teams and suppliers. Communicate transparently, and coordinate seamlessly.
No silos, just unified collaboration.
Feature
Collaborate effortlessly
LightSource makes it easy to connect teams and suppliers. Communicate transparently, and coordinate seamlessly.
No silos, just unified collaboration.
Feature
Collaborate effortlessly
LightSource makes it easy to connect teams and suppliers. Communicate transparently, and coordinate seamlessly.
No silos, just unified collaboration.
Intelligent chat
AI-assisted messaging that summarizes communications in any language.
You
12:30
Buyer
Peculiar Parts Co.
12:35
You
1:35
See AI Summary
More than quotes
Customizable quote collections with structured requirements and formula-building capabilities.
RFQ Distribution
Distribute RFQs to selected suppliers
Build relationships
Performance tracking, scorecards, and direct communication tools that build partnerships.
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
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
AI-assisted messaging that summarizes communications in any language.
You
12:30
Buyer
Peculiar Parts Co.
12:35
You
1:35
See AI Summary
More than quotes
Customizable quote collections with structured requirements and formula-building capabilities.
RFQ Distribution
Distribute RFQs to selected suppliers
Build relationships
Performance tracking, scorecards, and direct communication tools that build partnerships.
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
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
AI-assisted messaging that summarizes communications in any language.
You
12:30
Buyer
Peculiar Parts Co.
12:35
You
1:35
See AI Summary
More than quotes
Customizable quote collections with structured requirements and formula-building capabilities.
RFQ Distribution
Distribute RFQs to selected suppliers
Build relationships
Performance tracking, scorecards, and direct communication tools that build partnerships.
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
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.
We're here for you
Your team can access support and advice whenever needed—during RFQ prep, negotiations, or beyond. Whether you're brainstorming midday or troubleshooting late, expert help is always just a click away.
Available everywhere
Cloud-native and mobile-ready, LightSource connects your global teams and suppliers instantly. Work seamlessly across offices and time zones, without barriers
Secure by default
We build security directly into our core—covering data encryption, access controls, and compliance—so your procurement operations stay safe, reliable, and audit-ready from day one
Top-tier support
Our dedicated support team—filled with procurement pros—guides you through onboarding, issue resolution, and best practices, ensuring smooth and reliable use
Transfer files safely
Send quotes, BOMs, specs, and spreadsheets confidently—our platform ensures end-to-end encryption and secure transfers with full visibility and audit trails.
We're here for you
Your team can access support and advice whenever needed—during RFQ prep, negotiations, or beyond. Whether you're brainstorming midday or troubleshooting late, expert help is always just a click away.
Available everywhere
Cloud-native and mobile-ready, LightSource connects your global teams and suppliers instantly. Work seamlessly across offices and time zones, without barriers
Secure by default
We build security directly into our core—covering data encryption, access controls, and compliance—so your procurement operations stay safe, reliable, and audit-ready from day one
Top-tier support
Our dedicated support team—filled with procurement pros—guides you through onboarding, issue resolution, and best practices, ensuring smooth and reliable use
Transfer files safely
Send quotes, BOMs, specs, and spreadsheets confidently—our platform ensures end-to-end encryption and secure transfers with full visibility and audit trails.
We're here for you
Your team can access support and advice whenever needed—during RFQ prep, negotiations, or beyond. Whether you're brainstorming midday or troubleshooting late, expert help is always just a click away.
Available everywhere
Cloud-native and mobile-ready, LightSource connects your global teams and suppliers instantly. Work seamlessly across offices and time zones, without barriers
Secure by default
We build security directly into our core—covering data encryption, access controls, and compliance—so your procurement operations stay safe, reliable, and audit-ready from day one
Top-tier support
Our dedicated support team—filled with procurement pros—guides you through onboarding, issue resolution, and best practices, ensuring smooth and reliable use
Transfer files safely
Send quotes, BOMs, specs, and spreadsheets confidently—our platform ensures end-to-end encryption and secure transfers with full visibility and audit trails.
We're here for you
Your team can access support and advice whenever needed—during RFQ prep, negotiations, or beyond. Whether you're brainstorming midday or troubleshooting late, expert help is always just a click away.
Available everywhere
Cloud-native and mobile-ready, LightSource connects your global teams and suppliers instantly. Work seamlessly across offices and time zones, without barriers
Secure by default
We build security directly into our core—covering data encryption, access controls, and compliance—so your procurement operations stay safe, reliable, and audit-ready from day one
Top-tier support
Our dedicated support team—filled with procurement pros—guides you through onboarding, issue resolution, and best practices, ensuring smooth and reliable use
Transfer files safely
Send quotes, BOMs, specs, and spreadsheets confidently—our platform ensures end-to-end encryption and secure transfers with full visibility and audit trails.
Scale
Built for performance
LightSource delivers enterprise sourcing without compromise. Secure, reliable, and designed for seamless collaboration across teams and suppliers.
We're here for you
Your team can access support and advice whenever needed—during RFQ prep, negotiations, or beyond. Whether you're brainstorming midday or troubleshooting late, expert help is always just a click away.
Available everywhere
Cloud-native and mobile-ready, LightSource connects your global teams and suppliers instantly. Work seamlessly across offices and time zones, without barriers
Secure by default
We build security directly into our core—covering data encryption, access controls, and compliance—so your procurement operations stay safe, reliable, and audit-ready from day one
Top-tier support
Our dedicated support team—filled with procurement pros—guides you through onboarding, issue resolution, and best practices, ensuring smooth and reliable use
Transfer files safely
Send quotes, BOMs, specs, and spreadsheets confidently—our platform ensures end-to-end encryption and secure transfers with full visibility and audit trails.
We're here for you
Your team can access support and advice whenever needed—during RFQ prep, negotiations, or beyond. Whether you're brainstorming midday or troubleshooting late, expert help is always just a click away.
Available everywhere
Cloud-native and mobile-ready, LightSource connects your global teams and suppliers instantly. Work seamlessly across offices and time zones, without barriers
Secure by default
We build security directly into our core—covering data encryption, access controls, and compliance—so your procurement operations stay safe, reliable, and audit-ready from day one
Top-tier support
Our dedicated support team—filled with procurement pros—guides you through onboarding, issue resolution, and best practices, ensuring smooth and reliable use
Transfer files safely
Send quotes, BOMs, specs, and spreadsheets confidently—our platform ensures end-to-end encryption and secure transfers with full visibility and audit trails.
We're here for you
Your team can access support and advice whenever needed—during RFQ prep, negotiations, or beyond. Whether you're brainstorming midday or troubleshooting late, expert help is always just a click away.
Available everywhere
Cloud-native and mobile-ready, LightSource connects your global teams and suppliers instantly. Work seamlessly across offices and time zones, without barriers
Secure by default
We build security directly into our core—covering data encryption, access controls, and compliance—so your procurement operations stay safe, reliable, and audit-ready from day one
Top-tier support
Our dedicated support team—filled with procurement pros—guides you through onboarding, issue resolution, and best practices, ensuring smooth and reliable use
Transfer files safely
Send quotes, BOMs, specs, and spreadsheets confidently—our platform ensures end-to-end encryption and secure transfers with full visibility and audit trails.
We're here for you
Your team can access support and advice whenever needed—during RFQ prep, negotiations, or beyond. Whether you're brainstorming midday or troubleshooting late, expert help is always just a click away.
Available everywhere
Cloud-native and mobile-ready, LightSource connects your global teams and suppliers instantly. Work seamlessly across offices and time zones, without barriers
Secure by default
We build security directly into our core—covering data encryption, access controls, and compliance—so your procurement operations stay safe, reliable, and audit-ready from day one
Top-tier support
Our dedicated support team—filled with procurement pros—guides you through onboarding, issue resolution, and best practices, ensuring smooth and reliable use
Transfer files safely
Send quotes, BOMs, specs, and spreadsheets confidently—our platform ensures end-to-end encryption and secure transfers with full visibility and audit trails.
Scale
Built for performance
LightSource delivers enterprise sourcing without compromise. Secure, reliable, and designed for seamless collaboration across teams and suppliers.
We're here for you
Your team can access support and advice whenever needed—during RFQ prep, negotiations, or beyond. Whether you're brainstorming midday or troubleshooting late, expert help is always just a click away.
Available everywhere
Cloud-native and mobile-ready, LightSource connects your global teams and suppliers instantly. Work seamlessly across offices and time zones, without barriers
Secure by default
We build security directly into our core—covering data encryption, access controls, and compliance—so your procurement operations stay safe, reliable, and audit-ready from day one
Top-tier support
Our dedicated support team—filled with procurement pros—guides you through onboarding, issue resolution, and best practices, ensuring smooth and reliable use
Transfer files safely
Send quotes, BOMs, specs, and spreadsheets confidently—our platform ensures end-to-end encryption and secure transfers with full visibility and audit trails.
We're here for you
Your team can access support and advice whenever needed—during RFQ prep, negotiations, or beyond. Whether you're brainstorming midday or troubleshooting late, expert help is always just a click away.
Available everywhere
Cloud-native and mobile-ready, LightSource connects your global teams and suppliers instantly. Work seamlessly across offices and time zones, without barriers
Secure by default
We build security directly into our core—covering data encryption, access controls, and compliance—so your procurement operations stay safe, reliable, and audit-ready from day one
Top-tier support
Our dedicated support team—filled with procurement pros—guides you through onboarding, issue resolution, and best practices, ensuring smooth and reliable use
Transfer files safely
Send quotes, BOMs, specs, and spreadsheets confidently—our platform ensures end-to-end encryption and secure transfers with full visibility and audit trails.
We're here for you
Your team can access support and advice whenever needed—during RFQ prep, negotiations, or beyond. Whether you're brainstorming midday or troubleshooting late, expert help is always just a click away.
Available everywhere
Cloud-native and mobile-ready, LightSource connects your global teams and suppliers instantly. Work seamlessly across offices and time zones, without barriers
Secure by default
We build security directly into our core—covering data encryption, access controls, and compliance—so your procurement operations stay safe, reliable, and audit-ready from day one
Top-tier support
Our dedicated support team—filled with procurement pros—guides you through onboarding, issue resolution, and best practices, ensuring smooth and reliable use
Transfer files safely
Send quotes, BOMs, specs, and spreadsheets confidently—our platform ensures end-to-end encryption and secure transfers with full visibility and audit trails.
We're here for you
Your team can access support and advice whenever needed—during RFQ prep, negotiations, or beyond. Whether you're brainstorming midday or troubleshooting late, expert help is always just a click away.
Available everywhere
Cloud-native and mobile-ready, LightSource connects your global teams and suppliers instantly. Work seamlessly across offices and time zones, without barriers
Secure by default
We build security directly into our core—covering data encryption, access controls, and compliance—so your procurement operations stay safe, reliable, and audit-ready from day one
Top-tier support
Our dedicated support team—filled with procurement pros—guides you through onboarding, issue resolution, and best practices, ensuring smooth and reliable use
Transfer files safely
Send quotes, BOMs, specs, and spreadsheets confidently—our platform ensures end-to-end encryption and secure transfers with full visibility and audit trails.
Video
Featured in NYSE Floor Talk 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 Procurement
"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 Procurement
"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
"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
"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
"Compared to the competition you allow us to get get things done quickly. If we were using one of your competitors, we would never be able to take advantage of these opportunities because it takes them too long to get everything up and running to be able to take care of the bid where with LightSource, we do it in days. Days. This allows us to take advantage of things when windows open, like right now with tariffs. We can be opportunistic and nimble because of LightSource when we’re using the esourcing philosophy within the application."
Eugene Galdi
Chief Procurement Officer
"LightSource has been incredibly responsive, making my job easier, and our suppliers find it user-friendly."
Kris Stasukaitis
Associate Director, Mechanical Commodities
"Spencer has been a great partner in our transition to a Global Procurement Organization. The whole team has been incredibly helpful and supportive on our journey."
Nico Orduz
Global Director of Strategic Sourcing
"LightSource is a must-have for any product company. Working with the platform helped us bring our vehicle to market 3x faster than competitors and at 25% lower BOM cost. Hard to imagine ever going back to excel & email."
Eddie Cohen
Co-Founder & President at Infinite Machine
"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
"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
"Compared to the competition you allow us to get get things done quickly. If we were using one of your competitors, we would never be able to take advantage of these opportunities because it takes them too long to get everything up and running to be able to take care of the bid where with LightSource, we do it in days. Days. This allows us to take advantage of things when windows open, like right now with tariffs. We can be opportunistic and nimble because of LightSource when we’re using the esourcing philosophy within the application."
Eugene Galdi
Chief Procurement Officer
"LightSource has been incredibly responsive, making my job easier, and our suppliers find it user-friendly."
Kris Stasukaitis
Associate Director, Mechanical Commodities
"Spencer has been a great partner in our transition to a Global Procurement Organization. The whole team has been incredibly helpful and supportive on our journey."
Nico Orduz
Global Director of Strategic Sourcing
"LightSource is a must-have for any product company. Working with the platform helped us bring our vehicle to market 3x faster than competitors and at 25% lower BOM cost. Hard to imagine ever going back to excel & email."
Eddie Cohen
Co-Founder & President at Infinite Machine
"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
"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
"Compared to the competition you allow us to get get things done quickly. If we were using one of your competitors, we would never be able to take advantage of these opportunities because it takes them too long to get everything up and running to be able to take care of the bid where with LightSource, we do it in days. Days. This allows us to take advantage of things when windows open, like right now with tariffs. We can be opportunistic and nimble because of LightSource when we’re using the esourcing philosophy within the application."
Eugene Galdi
Chief Procurement Officer
"LightSource has been incredibly responsive, making my job easier, and our suppliers find it user-friendly."
Kris Stasukaitis
Associate Director, Mechanical Commodities
"Spencer has been a great partner in our transition to a Global Procurement Organization. The whole team has been incredibly helpful and supportive on our journey."
Nico Orduz
Global Director of Strategic Sourcing
"LightSource is a must-have for any product company. Working with the platform helped us bring our vehicle to market 3x faster than competitors and at 25% lower BOM cost. Hard to imagine ever going back to excel & email."
Eddie Cohen
Co-Founder & President at Infinite Machine
"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
"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
"Compared to the competition you allow us to get get things done quickly. If we were using one of your competitors, we would never be able to take advantage of these opportunities because it takes them too long to get everything up and running to be able to take care of the bid where with LightSource, we do it in days. Days. This allows us to take advantage of things when windows open, like right now with tariffs. We can be opportunistic and nimble because of LightSource when we’re using the esourcing philosophy within the application."
Eugene Galdi
Chief Procurement Officer
"LightSource has been incredibly responsive, making my job easier, and our suppliers find it user-friendly."
Kris Stasukaitis
Associate Director, Mechanical Commodities
"Spencer has been a great partner in our transition to a Global Procurement Organization. The whole team has been incredibly helpful and supportive on our journey."
Nico Orduz
Global Director of Strategic Sourcing
"LightSource is a must-have for any product company. Working with the platform helped us bring our vehicle to market 3x faster than competitors and at 25% lower BOM cost. Hard to imagine ever going back to excel & email."
Eddie Cohen
Co-Founder & President at Infinite Machine
"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
"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
"Compared to the competition you allow us to get get things done quickly. If we were using one of your competitors, we would never be able to take advantage of these opportunities because it takes them too long to get everything up and running to be able to take care of the bid where with LightSource, we do it in days. Days. This allows us to take advantage of things when windows open, like right now with tariffs. We can be opportunistic and nimble because of LightSource when we’re using the esourcing philosophy within the application."
Eugene Galdi
Chief Procurement Officer
"LightSource has been incredibly responsive, making my job easier, and our suppliers find it user-friendly."
Kris Stasukaitis
Associate Director, Mechanical Commodities
"Spencer has been a great partner in our transition to a Global Procurement Organization. The whole team has been incredibly helpful and supportive on our journey."
Nico Orduz
Global Director of Strategic Sourcing
"LightSource is a must-have for any product company. Working with the platform helped us bring our vehicle to market 3x faster than competitors and at 25% lower BOM cost. Hard to imagine ever going back to excel & email."
Eddie Cohen
Co-Founder & President at Infinite Machine
"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
"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
"Compared to the competition you allow us to get get things done quickly. If we were using one of your competitors, we would never be able to take advantage of these opportunities because it takes them too long to get everything up and running to be able to take care of the bid where with LightSource, we do it in days. Days. This allows us to take advantage of things when windows open, like right now with tariffs. We can be opportunistic and nimble because of LightSource when we’re using the esourcing philosophy within the application."
Eugene Galdi
Chief Procurement Officer
"LightSource has been incredibly responsive, making my job easier, and our suppliers find it user-friendly."
Kris Stasukaitis
Associate Director, Mechanical Commodities
"Spencer has been a great partner in our transition to a Global Procurement Organization. The whole team has been incredibly helpful and supportive on our journey."
Nico Orduz
Global Director of Strategic Sourcing
"LightSource is a must-have for any product company. Working with the platform helped us bring our vehicle to market 3x faster than competitors and at 25% lower BOM cost. Hard to imagine ever going back to excel & email."
Eddie Cohen
Co-Founder & President at Infinite Machine
"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
"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
"Compared to the competition you allow us to get get things done quickly. If we were using one of your competitors, we would never be able to take advantage of these opportunities because it takes them too long to get everything up and running to be able to take care of the bid where with LightSource, we do it in days. Days. This allows us to take advantage of things when windows open, like right now with tariffs. We can be opportunistic and nimble because of LightSource when we’re using the esourcing philosophy within the application."
Eugene Galdi
Chief Procurement Officer
"LightSource has been incredibly responsive, making my job easier, and our suppliers find it user-friendly."
Kris Stasukaitis
Associate Director, Mechanical Commodities
"Spencer has been a great partner in our transition to a Global Procurement Organization. The whole team has been incredibly helpful and supportive on our journey."
Nico Orduz
Global Director of Strategic Sourcing
"LightSource is a must-have for any product company. Working with the platform helped us bring our vehicle to market 3x faster than competitors and at 25% lower BOM cost. Hard to imagine ever going back to excel & email."
Eddie Cohen
Co-Founder & President at Infinite Machine
"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
"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
"Compared to the competition you allow us to get get things done quickly. If we were using one of your competitors, we would never be able to take advantage of these opportunities because it takes them too long to get everything up and running to be able to take care of the bid where with LightSource, we do it in days. Days. This allows us to take advantage of things when windows open, like right now with tariffs. We can be opportunistic and nimble because of LightSource when we’re using the esourcing philosophy within the application."
Eugene Galdi
Chief Procurement Officer
"LightSource has been incredibly responsive, making my job easier, and our suppliers find it user-friendly."
Kris Stasukaitis
Associate Director, Mechanical Commodities
"Spencer has been a great partner in our transition to a Global Procurement Organization. The whole team has been incredibly helpful and supportive on our journey."
Nico Orduz
Global Director of Strategic Sourcing
"LightSource is a must-have for any product company. Working with the platform helped us bring our vehicle to market 3x faster than competitors and at 25% lower BOM cost. Hard to imagine ever going back to excel & email."
Eddie Cohen
Co-Founder & President at Infinite Machine
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.
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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.
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