Standard supplier checklist
Get ready to receive Purchase Orders & send invoices in Ariba
- Know when and how you’ll create your Standard Ariba Network Account:
- Standard suppliers will be prompted to create their Ariba Network account** with the receipt of their first NEW purchase order received on or after August 24th, 2020 - watch this video for a demo.
- Review the Standard Supplier Training and take the following actions AFTER you’ve created your account:
- Confirm the designation of your Ariba Network Account Administrator; learn how to change your administrator and add additional users.
- Configure your Ariba Network Account Settings and Notifications, including Purchase Order routing.
- Learn how to submit invoices (if your country has access to invoicing functionality).
- Understand your Standard Account Type:
- Know that all suppliers have their choice of account type to transact with Alphabet/Google: Standard (free of charge) or Enterprise (fee-based)
- You’ll start start off with a Standard account type with basic functionality.
- You can easily upgrade to an Enterprise account at any time for access to premium features and functionality.
- Before upgrading, make sure you understand the associated Enterprise fees.
- Know what country/region-specific requirements and restrictions apply:
- Check country/region specifications to see what functionality is available based on local regulations.
Next step: Get ready to manage your account information in Ariba