SciQuest is a publicly traded company that has been in business since 1995. It is a provider of procurement automation and supplier enablement solutions. The company serves the needs of clients in the education, health care and life science industries. SciQuest specializes in invoicing and settlement, spend analytics, implementation, customer support, and supplier and materials management services. The company offers on-demand bid management solutions. It deals in the management of chemicals, reagents and other substances. SciQuest has a staff of more than 160 employees. The company also operates the sciquest supplier network, which supplies a range of computers and appliances, as well as office, laboratory and medical supplies.