Approval process custom fields are a list of customised question you want to ask a supplier at the setup and request stage. See example below.
Admin à Supplier Approval Admin à New Suppliers à Approval Process custom fields
Step 1: Select which field type you want to use as you have a choice of Textbox, Dates, Dropdowns
Step 2: If you choose a Dropdown add the Options required by selecting the blue edit icon beside the field you want to use
Step 3: Select Add New to add options
Step 4: Add your options and select Add to update the list
Step 5: To edit these simply select the edit button and follow Step 4 again
Step 6: Select Active beside the fields you want to turn on and select Required if this question must be answered by your suppliers
Step 7: Once done select Save Settings