Raw Materials Spreadsheet Template

Your Raw Materials Database at a glance

This template is designed to centralize core raw material inventory, categorized across metals, plastics, wood, and more.

It links materials to active suppliers, traces purchase orders, and assigns specific stock managers to each line item.

Built-in AI features automatically generate product specifications and conduct supplier background research.

Why tracking raw materials in spreadsheets gets messy

Spreadsheets quickly turn into fragile nightmares of broken formulas and duplicated rows when tracking bulk inventory.

It gets difficult for procurement teams to keep quantities updated or to trace order histories accurately.

What a structured database changes

A database acts as the single source of truth where columns have fixed types, preventing accidental text entries in your stock numbers. This structure keeps your operational data reliable as your production runs scale.

Instead of writing lookup formulas that break when columns move, you natively link materials to their manufacturers and transaction records.

This is exactly what Softr Databases are designed for.

What you can do with this template

You can automatically research vendor information and write specs using built-in Database AI agents right inside your tables. This eliminates the tedious process of copy-pasting data.

Easily track when orders shift from draft to delivered while keeping total purchase amounts accurate.

Get started instantly with the pre-configured schema and start adding your parts catalog today.

Who is this Raw Materials database for

This setup is designed for teams managing production assets and components.

• Procurement Managers: Easily track purchase order statuses from draft to delivery.
• Inventory Managers: Keep stock counts accurate with defined units like kg, meters, or units.
• Operations Executives: Maintain a clear overview of suppliers, current stock, and active costs.

How to take it further

Make this template fit your exact operational workflow. Modify material categories, edit units of measure, or add fields to track bin locations and minimum stock warnings.

Move away from your old system in minutes. Clean up your current list and import it via CSV or sync with other apps in real time to start managing your data instantly.

This database serves as a secure foundation for creating software. Use Softr's interface builder to create a private portal where buyers submit orders and suppliers view requirements.

Set up strict users and permissions to control who edits inventory amounts and who can approve procurement budgets.