Secure Vendor Portal for Winsupply
Smart Data helped Winsupply design and launch a secure, scalable vendor portal that improved procurement workflows, enabled real-time document validation, and enforced compliance standards, all built with modern architecture and enterprise-grade security.
Modernizing Vendor Operations with Angular, Java, and Role-Based Access Control
Client
Winsupply
Industry
Manufacturing
Timeline
2023
Project Overview
Winsupply needed a centralized platform to manage interactions between their internal procurement team and external vendors. The existing process was fragmented, relying on email-based document exchange and lacking traceability or role-based access. Smart Data was brought in to design a modern, secure web application that could streamline vendor onboarding, catalog management, and document compliance, all while enforcing strict user access rules and reducing manual overhead.
Project Challenge
Winsupply’s procurement operations required an upgrade to support growing vendor demands and internal efficiency. Challenges included:
Manual document processing created delays and increased errors
Lack of centralized access for vendors and internal users
No support for secure, role-based user access
Existing tools did not support form validation or approval logic
The platform needed to handle sensitive documents with full encryption
UI needed to align with existing brand guidelines and provide responsive design
Project Approach
Smart Data assembled a dedicated team to build a custom web-based vendor portal using Angular 17 and Java Spring Boot. The application was tightly integrated with Winsupply’s internal systems and Auth0 for secure authentication.
Key Features and Implementation:
Frontend: Angular with standalone components, Angular Material UI, and reactive forms
Backend: Java Spring Boot APIs with secure data pipelines and workflow automation
Authentication: Auth0 integration with single sign-on and role-based access control
Security: AES-256 encryption for all document uploads before transmission
Design System: Figma and Builder.io used to prototype and implement UI design
Validation: Real-time form validation, document staging, and automated review logic
Shift in Scope: Midway through, the application shifted to focus temporarily on Partner News and internal communications, with flexibility to return to procurement workflows in future iterations
Project Results
Smart Data delivered a flexible, secure platform aligned with Winsupply’s evolving business needs. Outcomes Included:
Key Technologies
Angular with Material UI, Java Spring Boot, Auth0 for authentication, AES-256 encryption, Jest and xUnit for testing, and Builder.io for component-level UI development.
