Looking to order roofing materials and supplies? The real bottleneck isn't what you order—it's how long it takes to order it. Every minute spent on the phone with a supplier, hunting down current pricing, or re-keying information into a system is a minute you're not closing the next job.
Supplier integrations solve that. When your CRM talks directly to your suppliers, orders flow automatically from proposal to warehouse, with live pricing locked in and no manual re-entry.
Why roofing contractors struggle with material orders
Ever been short a bundle of shingles, double-ordered nails, or discovered your supplier's out of stock on ridge caps right before install day? It's painful.
The traditional way of material ordering creates problems every contractor knows:
- Paper chaos – Sticky notes, paper POs, and half-filled order forms living in different places.
- Miscommunication – The office orders one thing, the crew expected something else, the installer shows up short.
- Supplier delays – When you need stuff in a hurry, everything's backordered because you didn't know inventory status.
- Manual pricing lookups – Hours spent on supplier websites hunting down current costs, then re-entering them into quotes.
- Disconnected workflows – Your proposal doesn't talk to your supplier. Your supplier doesn't talk to your crew. Nothing talks to anything.
These problems eat into profit, screw up your work schedule, and lead to frustrated customers.
But they're all preventable.
Why supplier integrations matter
A supplier integration—when your CRM connects directly to your vendor—changes the entire game. Here's what happens:
Real-time pricing. You quote the job at the exact price your supplier has right now. No more "I thought it was $50 a bundle" when it's actually $62. No more margin surprises.
Instant orders. Once a proposal is signed, convert it to a material order with one click. It goes straight to your supplier's system. No phone call. No PO form. No "can you send that again?"
Inventory visibility. Before you quote, you know what's in stock. Before you order, you know if it's available. No more closing a job and discovering your supplier's backordered for four weeks.
Team alignment. Your crew sees the same material list you quoted. Your supplier sees the same quantities you need. Everyone's working from one source of truth.
Faster job turnaround. When ordering takes 10 minutes instead of three days, you complete jobs faster. When you complete jobs faster, you can take on more work.
The math is simple: contractors using supplier integrations close more jobs because they spend less time ordering and more time selling.
How integrations connect measurements to orders
Here's the workflow that fast contractors use:
- Get accurate measurements – Roof dimensions are the foundation. Aerial measurements or DIY reports give you exact square footage and material needs.
- Build a proposal with live pricing – Pull current supplier pricing directly into your estimate. No manual lookups. No outdated rates.
- Homeowner signs – Your proposal is locked in at the price you quoted.
- Convert to material order – One click sends the order to your supplier with all quantities and materials. Delivery timeline confirmed.
- Crew gets notified – They know what's coming and when. No surprises on-site.
- Delivery confirmed – Job data updates automatically. You're ready to start.
When every step flows like this, jobs move fast. Crews stay on schedule. Customers stay happy.
How Roofr does it: Supplier integrations built in
Roofr connects directly to three major suppliers so you get real-time pricing and direct ordering without leaving your CRM.
ABC Supply – Real-time pricing, inventory status, and one-click orders
SRS Roofhub – Full material catalog with live availability
QXO – Quotes and orders from your dashboard
Here's how it works in practice:
Step 1: Get accurate roof measurements
Start with exact numbers. Roofr's aerial roof measurement reports calculate square footage and auto-populate material quantities.
- Upload a property address
- Get measurements in as little as 2 hours
- Material quantities calculate automatically
- No guesswork, no padding estimates
Step 2: Build a proposal with real supplier pricing
When you create a proposal in Roofr, Material Ordering pulls live pricing from your connected supplier.
- Current ABC Supply, SRS Roofhub, or QXO pricing populates automatically
- Show the homeowner an estimate that reflects what you'll actually pay
- Lock in pricing before you present—no surprises on either end
The homeowner sees a professional breakdown. You see your actual costs. Everyone's on the same page.
Step 3: Convert to a material order with one click
Once signed, convert the proposal into a material order instantly.
Material Ordering does this:
- Pulls all materials and quantities from your proposal
- Sends the order directly to ABC Supply, SRS Roofhub, or QXO
- You get confirmation with delivery date and tracking
- Your crew gets notified when it's on the way
No re-keying. No phone calls. No "wait, what did we order again?"
Step 4: Keep everything organized and accessible
Store every order in one place. Office staff, sales reps, and crews all have access.
- Track order status and delivery dates
- Place re-orders for follow-up jobs in seconds
- Always see the latest supplier pricing
- Proposals become the blueprints for material orders
Step 5: Share with your crew
Give your team access to digital material orders so they can:
- Double-check quantities before the job starts
- Catch errors early
- Confirm deliveries on-site
- See exactly what's ordered and when it arrives
What changes when integrations work
Here's what contractors report after connecting supplier integrations:
- Faster turnarounds – Orders go out the same day proposals are signed, not three days later.
- Fewer errors – No more wrong materials, no double-orders, no miscommunication.
- Better pricing control – Real-time supplier pricing means no surprises, and you're always quoting current rates.
- Crew confidence – Your team knows exactly what's coming and when.
- More closed jobs – Contractors leveraging supplier integrations within Roofr see about 24% more closed-won jobs than those ordering manually.
That last one matters. When your ordering process is smooth, you close faster. When you close faster, you grow faster.
How to get started with Roofr
Getting Material Ordering set up is straightforward:
- Choose your supplier – Connect to ABC Supply, SRS Roofhub, or QXO (or use more than one).
- Authorize the integration – A few clicks in your Roofr settings, and you're live.
- Set up a test order – Create a proposal, convert it to a material order, and see it flow through.
- Train your team – Show them how to access orders, check delivery dates, and confirm receipt.
From there, every proposal you create has real-time supplier pricing built in. Every order you place goes straight to your supplier. Every team member sees the same material list.
The modern way to handle roofing supplies
Ordering materials the old way—phone calls, manual entry, pricing lookups—isn't sustainable once you start growing. Supplier integrations let you automate the tedious parts so you can focus on what actually closes deals: relationships, credibility, and speed.
With Roofr's integrations to ABC Supply, SRS Roofhub, and QXO, you get real-time pricing, instant orders, and team visibility from one platform.
The result: faster jobs, happier crews, and more closed deals.
Ready to streamline your material ordering? Register with Roofr for free and try Material Ordering yourself.
Frequently asked questions about material ordering
Q: Why do I need a supplier integration if I can just call my supplier? A: Phone calls take time—time you could be selling or managing jobs. Integrations eliminate the call, the follow-up, and the manual order entry. You're also less likely to misquote because pricing updates in real time. For contractors trying to scale, that efficiency adds up fast.
Q: How do Roofr's supplier integrations work? A: Material Ordering connects directly to ABC Supply, SRS Roofhub, and QXO so you see real-time pricing and can place orders without leaving Roofr. Every proposal you create pulls live pricing from your connected supplier. When a proposal is signed, you convert it to a material order with one click—it goes straight to the supplier's system.
Q: Can I use multiple suppliers at once with Roofr? A: Yes. You can connect to ABC Supply, SRS Roofhub, QXO, or any combination. Choose which supplier to pull pricing from when you create a proposal, or split orders between suppliers based on availability and pricing.
Q: Do I have to use a supplier integration, or can I order manually? A: Material Ordering works both ways. You can connect to a supplier integration for automated orders and real-time pricing, or manually create and track orders in Roofr. Either way, your orders stay organized and accessible to your team.
Q: How does having real-time pricing help me close more jobs? A: When your proposal shows accurate, current supplier pricing, you close faster. There's no "let me check what materials cost" or "the price changed since I quoted it." Homeowners see a firm estimate. You know your exact costs. Your supplier's inventory is visible, so you know what's actually available before you commit.
Q: What if my supplier isn't one of Roofr's integrated options? A: Material Ordering still works. You can manually create orders for any supplier and track them in Roofr. Your crew will see the same material list, delivery schedule, and job details. You'll just enter pricing manually instead of pulling it live.
Q: How do I know if Material Ordering is actually helping my business? A: Look for faster job turnaround, fewer ordering errors, and higher close rates. Track how long it takes from signed proposal to material delivery—if it drops by days, you're winning. Most contractors also notice fewer "we're out of that material" surprises once they can see inventory status upfront.
Want to optimize your entire workflow?
Material Ordering is powerful on its own, but it's even better connected to the rest of your process. Pair it with Measurements for accurate quantities, Proposals for professional estimates, and Roofr CRM to track everything from lead to closed job.