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Overview

Vendors are suppliers or beneficiaries in the SIGEAC system. They provide parts, materials, and services required for aircraft maintenance and operations.

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Vendor Object

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id
string | number
required
Unique identifier for the vendor
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name
string
required
Vendor’s company or business name
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phone
string
required
Primary contact phone number
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type
string
required
Vendor classification:
  • PROVEEDOR - Supplier (provides goods/materials)
  • BENEFICIARIO - Beneficiary (receives payments for services)
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address
string
required
Physical address of the vendor
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email
string
required
Primary contact email address

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Example Response

{
  "id": 42,
  "name": "Aviation Parts International",
  "phone": "+1-305-555-0199",
  "type": "PROVEEDOR",
  "address": "1234 Aviation Blvd, Miami, FL 33142",
  "email": "[email protected]"
}

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Administration Vendor

For administrative purposes, an extended vendor type includes audit information:
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id
string | number
required
Unique identifier
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name
string
required
Vendor name
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email
string
required
Email address
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phone
string
required
Phone number
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address
string
required
Physical address
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type
string
required
Vendor type: PROVEEDOR or BENEFICIARIO
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created_at
Date
required
Timestamp when the vendor was created
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updated_at
Date
required
Timestamp of last update

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Example Administration Vendor Response

{
  "id": "vendor-789",
  "name": "Global Aircraft Components Ltd",
  "email": "[email protected]",
  "phone": "+44-20-7946-0958",
  "address": "45 Heathrow Airport, London, UK TW6 2GA",
  "type": "PROVEEDOR",
  "created_at": "2025-01-15T10:30:00Z",
  "updated_at": "2026-02-20T14:22:00Z"
}

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Vendor Types

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PROVEEDOR (Supplier)

Suppliers provide physical goods and materials:

Aviation Parts

Aircraft components, engines, and spare parts

Consumables

Oils, fluids, chemicals, and consumable materials

Tools

Maintenance tools and equipment

General Materials

Office supplies, safety equipment, and general materials

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BENEFICIARIO (Beneficiary)

Beneficiaries receive payments for services:

Service Providers

Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services

Contractors

Independent contractors and consultants

Utilities

Utility companies and service providers
Vendors are referenced in multiple business processes:

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Quotes

Vendors provide price quotations for requested materials: 
{
  "quote_number": "QTE-2026-067",
  "vendor": {
    "id": 42,
    "name": "Aviation Parts International",
    "type": "PROVEEDOR"
  },
  "total": 8800.00
}

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Purchase Orders

Approved quotes become purchase orders with the vendor: 
{
  "order_number": "PO-2026-0234",
  "vendor": {
    "id": 42,
    "name": "Aviation Parts International",
    "email": "[email protected]"
  },
  "total": 9611.50,
  "status": "CONFIRMED"
}

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Credits & Payments

Vendors are involved in accounts payable transactions: 
{
  "credit": {
    "type": "PAGAR",
    "vendor": {
      "id": 42,
      "name": "Aviation Parts International"
    },
    "debt": 9611.50,
    "status": "PENDIENTE"
  }
}

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Cash Movements

Vendor payments are tracked in cash movements: 
{
  "cash_movement": {
    "type": "OUTPUT",
    "vendor": {
      "id": 42,
      "name": "Aviation Parts International"
    },
    "total_amount": "9611.50",
    "details": "Payment for PO-2026-0234"
  }
}

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Vendor Management Best Practices

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Vendor Registration

Verify vendor information including business registration, certifications, and compliance documents
2

Contact Information

Maintain up-to-date contact information for procurement and accounts payable
3

Performance Tracking

Monitor vendor performance including delivery times, quality, and pricing
4

Relationship Management

Build strong relationships with key suppliers for better service and pricing
5

Compliance

Ensure vendors meet aviation industry standards and regulatory requirements

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Integration Points

Requisitions

Material requests that lead to vendor quotes

Quotes

Price quotations from vendors

Purchase Orders

Confirmed orders to vendors

Payments

Payment processing and accounts payable

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