When you submit a request, you can also choose to invite specific suppliers to quote. This is a great way of maximising you chances of getting quotes from suppliers you like the look of.
How to invite suppliers
Access the request in your account and click on the Suggested tab:
You should see a list of suppliers to invite.
To invite a supplier, simply click on the "Invite to Quote" button:
If you are not interested in a particular supplier, click on the X