# User types in Fairmarkit

Fairmarkit defines distinct roles for each user in the sourcing process, catering to their specific needs. Whether you're a requester, buyer, or supplier, Fairmarkit simplifies your sourcing tasks and communication.

### Requesters <a href="#requesters" id="requesters"></a>

Request the goods or services you need. Fairmarkit’s Intake tools ensure that your requests comply with company policies and are automatically routed to the appropriate buyer team.

[Learn more about requesters](https://docs.fairmarkit.com/content/requesters/overview.htm)

### Buyers <a href="#buyers" id="buyers"></a>

Manage the sourcing process: create events from various pathways, including reviewing requests, invite suppliers to submit responses, and after evaluating these submissions, award the event, ensuring efficient and cost-effective purchasing decisions. [Buyer roles](https://docs.fairmarkit.com/content/buyers/gs/user-roles.htm), which are a subset of permission sets such as Buyer, Observer, Requester, Team Lead, Supervisor, Admin, and Collaborator, allow you to customize permissions and responsibilities based on your team's needs.

[Learn more about buyers](https://docs.fairmarkit.com/content/buyers/buyers.htm)

### Suppliers <a href="#suppliers" id="suppliers"></a>

Respond to buyer events by providing pricing for goods and services and accessing new sales opportunities. Supplier roles, which are a subset of permission sets such as Admin and Sales Rep, allow you to customize permissions and responsibilities based on your team's needs.

[Learn more about suppliers](https://app.gitbook.com/o/bXdCkjB4aWc3Xf4bpixx/s/GKTC3T55SVuW5ztzEXd7/)<br>