> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vrocure.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Supplier Discovery

> Find new manufacturing partners with AI shortlist matching or by browsing the full supplier directory.

## Two ways to find a supplier

Discovery gives you an AI-generated shortlist based on the job at hand, plus a browsable directory of manufacturers on Vrocure, for the times you already know roughly what you're looking for.

## AI shortlist matching

Describe the job — or hand it a drawing already run through Dr. Review — and Discovery returns a ranked shortlist of manufacturers with a fit explanation for each: why this shop, based on capability, capacity, and history.

## Browsing the directory

The full directory can be filtered by process, material, location, and certification. Company name, logo, location, and bio are visible to every buyer; direct contact details unlock once you connect.

<Note>
  Free-tier discovery shows a capped number of AI searches per month and redacts contact details on browse rows. Paid tiers get unlimited searches, and Pro+ unlocks the full directory grid.
</Note>

## Starting a conversation

Once a shortlist or directory search turns up a fit, **Connect** opens the door — from there it's a normal RFQ.

<Card title="Next: Raising RFQs" icon="file-plus" href="/buyer/raising-rfqs">
  Turn a matched supplier into a request for quote.
</Card>