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Ing. Marian Koľ – RFQ360

info@rfq360.sk

+421 902 327 814

© 2026 RFQ360.sk | Operated by Terra Wood, s. r. o.

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RFQ360 logo Marian Koľ
Ing. Marian Koľ – RFQ360

+421 902 327 814

© 2026 RFQ360.sk | Operated by Terra Wood, s. r. o.

Contact me!

Introduction

Suppliers and customers – I find, approach and compare.

  • RFQ360 provides external Supplier Development and Business Development support for engineering manufacturing companies. I take over the search, outreach and RFQ agenda on both the purchasing and the sales side – without you having to build internal capacity.
  • Suppliers. Customers. Enquiries. Quotations.

Send an enquiry

RFQ360

20+

years of experience in automotive Tier-1
and custom engineering manufacturing

2 in 1

purchasing + sales in one partner

SK/CZ

sourcing and customer search, CEE on request

NDA

discreet process and confidential handling of your documents

Why RFQ360

Why work with RFQ360

  • What you gain when you entrust Supplier Development and Business Development to RFQ360:

1. Capacity exactly when you need it
  • A new project, an urgent enquiry or a supplier failure will not wait until you hire a new buyer. I take over market research, the RFQ and communication with suppliers – and you only pay for the service you need.
 
2. I understand engineering, not just purchasing
  • More than 20 years of experience in automotive Tier-1 and custom engineering manufacturing. Drawings, technologies, workshop capacities and lead times need no explaining – that is why I only approach companies that can realistically handle the enquiry.
 
3. Two perspectives in one partner
  • I know both the purchasing and the sales side. When looking for suppliers, I know how a salesperson thinks; when looking for customers, I know what a buyer needs. This makes my negotiations faster and more precise.
 
4. Output you can base a decision on
  • Not a spreadsheet without context, but a comparison of prices, lead times and terms with comments on risks and a clear recommendation – useful for purchasing, sales and management alike.
What it can look like in practice
Model example

Second source for a welded assembly

Situation: An engineering company has a single supplier of welded frames (S355, approx. 800 kg/pc) and deliveries are repeatedly late.

Approach: I approach 9 EN 1090 certified suppliers in SK/CZ; 5 submit a quotation and 2 pass the technical audit.

Result: a second supplier nominated, price 8% lower, lead time reduced from 12 to 7 weeks.

Model example

A new customer for a welded structures manufacturer

Situation: A manufacturer has spare welding and machining capacity and is looking for new customers.

Approach: I identify 25 relevant OEMs in SK/CZ, approach 12 of them and arrange 4 meetings.

Result: 2 RFQs, one of which becomes an 18-month series order.

Model examples illustrate how the cooperation works. The actual result always depends on the specific brief and the market situation.

What I do

Two pillars: purchasing and sales

  • I provide engineering manufacturers with external support in two areas – I help develop your supplier base and win new customers at the same time. Wherever companies lack time, capacity or market insight.

Pillar 1 — Supplier Development
  • I find and vet suitable suppliers, manage the RFQ and prepare a comparison of quotations with a recommendation. The aim is lower dependence on a single source and better commercial terms.
  • - search for and vetting of suppliers in SK/CZ, and in other CEE countries on request
  • - RFQ preparation and management, including follow-up
  • - comparison of prices, lead times and terms
  • - second source / dual source and supplier localisation
  • - tracking and reporting of open enquiries
Pillar 2 — Business Development
  • I identify companies that match your manufacturing focus and help open communication up to the first RFQ. The aim is not a list of contacts, but established communication with relevant companies.
  • - identification of potential customers and contacts
  • - preparation of the first approach and value proposition
  • - coordination of NDAs and next steps
  • - support of the business case up to the RFQ stage
Commodities and technologies
Welded assembliesCNC machiningCastingsForgingsAssembliesIndirect materialsServicesCapital investments

Other commodities on request.

Who it is for
  • For manufacturing, technical and project-oriented engineering companies that:
  • - are looking for new suppliers or a second source,
  • - want to verify market prices and improve purchasing terms,
  • - want to win new customers systematically,
  • - lack the in-house capacity to handle the full RFQ process.

How I work

A clear process from brief to result

  • Whether you are looking for suppliers or new customers, the process is equally transparent – at every stage you know where things stand, what is needed from you and what output you will receive.

1. Brief
  • Together we clarify what you need – the subject of the enquiry, technical requirements, volumes and deadlines, or the target segment and type of customer. We agree on scope, output and price.
2. Market analysis
  • I review the market and select companies with a realistic chance of success – suppliers by technology, capacity and reliability, customers by your manufacturing focus. You are also welcome to nominate the companies for the RFQ yourself.
3. Outreach and communication
  • I prepare the RFQ or the first business approach, communicate with the market and handle follow-up questions, follow-ups and NDAs. You do not have to chase dozens of emails.
4. Evaluation
  • I compare quotations or business potential – prices, lead times, terms and risks. With commentary, not just in a table.
5. Recommendation and next step
  • You receive a clear output for decision-making or negotiation. If needed, I continue with negotiations, additional suppliers or preparing a business case for an RFQ.
What you get at the end
  • - an overview of the suppliers or potential customers approached
  • - a comparison of quotations or an assessment of business potential
  • - commentary on prices, lead times, terms and risks
  • - a recommendation on next steps
Sample output
Illustrative sample RFQ: welded frame, S355 steel, 1,200 kg, 40 pcs/year
Supplier ASupplier BSupplier C
CountrySKCZSK
Price / pc4 850 €4 420 €4 690 €
Lead time6 weeks10 weeks7 weeks
Payment terms60 days30 days45 days
EN 1090 / ISO 3834yes / yesyes / noyes / yes
Risklowmediumlow

Comment: Supplier B is the cheapest, but has no ISO 3834 certification and its lead time does not cover the planned ramp-up. Supplier C offers a balanced price, the required certifications and capacity to increase volume.

Recommendation: Supplier C – verify a first article (FAI) before nomination and agree pricing for volumes above 60 pcs/year.

This is a simplified sample for presentation purposes. The required output – its scope, format and content – is always set by agreement with you.

RFQ360 services

Packages tailored to your needs

RFQ Quick

  • from €199
  • Quick price comparison for a one-off or urgent enquiry.
  • Scope of service:
  • - processing the brief and preparing the RFQ
  • - approaching 1–3 suppliers depending on the nature of the purchased item
  • - comparison of quotations with a brief recommendation
  • Scope: 1–10 items depending on the nature of the purchased item
  • Output: within a timeframe based on the agreed urgency

RFQ Sourcing

  • from €700
  • Finding new suppliers and managing the entire RFQ process.
  • Scope of service:
  • - needs analysis and supplier scouting in SK/CZ (CEE on request)
  • - market outreach and RFQ management, including follow-up
  • - evaluation of quotations and a supplier shortlist
  • Suitable for: new projects, second source, supplier localisation
  • Output: within a timeframe based on the agreed urgency

RFQ Cost Down

  • from €1,500
  • Market price check and identification of savings in existing purchasing.
  • Scope of service:
  • - analysis of current purchasing and market comparison
  • - identification of alternative suppliers
  • - negotiation materials and support
  • Suitable for: companies that want to reduce purchasing costs
  • Output: within a timeframe based on the agreed urgency

RFQ Interim Support

  • based on scope of cooperation
  • Ongoing external support for purchasing and sourcing.
  • Scope of service:
  • - tracking and management of enquiries and orders
  • - supplier communication and quotation follow-up
  • - regular progress reporting
  • Format: remote / hybrid / monthly model

Business Development

  • from €499
  • Systematic search for new customers for your production.
  • Scope of service:
  • - identification of relevant companies and contacts
  • - preparation of the approach and value proposition
  • - NDA coordination and support up to the RFQ stage
  • Scope: always agreed in advance according to your needs
  • Suitable for: manufacturers who want to strengthen their B2B sales pipeline

About me

Who is behind RFQ360

  • My name is Marian Koľ and I am the founder of RFQ360. For more than 20 years I have worked in purchasing, supplier development and sales – from automotive Tier-1 suppliers to custom manufacturing of welded structures and machining.

  • I have led purchasing teams of up to 23 buyers across two manufacturing plants, with an annual purchasing volume of €30–35 million and year-on-year savings of 4–6%. I have worked on projects for VW, Škoda, BMW, PSA and Renault, including new model launches – from RFQ through supplier nomination to series production.

  • Throughout my career I have been on both the buyer's and the supplier's side, and I have repeatedly seen good business opportunities lost for lack of time and capacity. I founded RFQ360 so that engineering companies can draw on multinational-corporation experience exactly when they need it – without the cost of an in-house department.

 
In brief
  • - 20+ years in purchasing, supplier development and sales
  • - Automotive Tier-1: Visteon, Inteva Products, Tower Automotive, Hyundai Dymos
  • - Engineering: ANDRITZ, Chemosvit Strojchem
  • - Design-to-Cost, should-cost, VA/VE, make-or-buy
  • - Supplier qualification and audits to ISO 9001, EN 1090 and ISO 3834
  • - Technical University of Košice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

  • Packages start from €199 excl. VAT. I always confirm the scope and price in advance – no surprises on the invoice.

How quickly will you respond?

  • I respond to every enquiry or order within 24 hours at the latest. We agree the delivery date based on the urgency of your request.

Do I have to share drawings and technical documents?

  • For accurate quotations, yes. I work under NDA and only send documents to selected suppliers with your consent.

Do you approach suppliers on behalf of our company?

  • As agreed with you – anonymously on behalf of RFQ360 or directly on behalf of your company. We also agree whether I select the suppliers for the RFQ or you nominate them.

Do you also work outside Slovakia and the Czech Republic?

  • I primarily work in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. If you wish, I can extend sourcing and customer search to other CEE countries.

What if no suitable supplier is found?

  • In that case, I will let you know straight away and we will agree on the next steps together – for example extending the search, adjusting the brief or ending the engagement. Every step is always taken only at your request.

Do you guarantee results?

  • I cannot guarantee results – the final decision on any order always rests with the customer and the supplier. What I provide are services that help you achieve results: finding and approaching suppliers or customers and support throughout the RFQ process.

Contact

Send me your enquiry

info@rfq360.sk / +421 902 327 814

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