Digital Procurement
Procurement in Vestas is moving towards a digital future – with one portal for supplier collaboration. For our suppliers, this entails a new and digital way of interacting and transacting with Vestas. Digital Procurement covers the implementation of SAP Ariba in Vestas. The implementation offers one portal for Vestas to collaborate effectively with suppliers when we buy, invoice, select, negotiate agreements, and manage information and relationships – all in a simple, compliant and efficient way.
Scroll down to learn more about the specific Ariba modules that we are already using. You will also find our Supplier Quick Guides to help you get started and complete your tasks in Ariba.
Please watch the video below for a quick overview or see the Supplier Introduction & FAQ to learn more about the initiative.
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Digital Supplier Lifecycle Management
We use this module to integrate the supplier creation, maintenance, and qualification processes, ensuring better control and compliance. As a supplier, you will need to sign up and register with Vestas in Ariba, as this is requisite for other modules. You can also use this module to update your supplier development plan as well as update your master data when your information changes. See the Supplier Quick Guides to learn more.
Guides available for download
Digital PO & Invoice
We use this module to send purchase orders, order confirmations and invoices between Vestas and our suppliers, making the process faster and more accurate. As a supplier, you will receive purchase orders from Vestas through this module. For all orders received through Ariba, please send your order confirmations and invoices to Vestas through Ariba. See the Supplier Quick Guides to learn more.
Guides available for download
Digital Sourcing
We use this module as a strategic sourcing environment to initiate and manage various sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, and eAuctions. As a supplier, you will be invited for sourcing events through Ariba, where you can provide responses in an efficient and transparent way. (Please note, Vestas will contact you prior to inviting you for events through Ariba). See the Supplier Quick Guides to learn more.
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Digital Contracting
We use this module to draft, review, manage and store agreement documents, including contracts and NDAs. As a supplier, you may be invited to review your agreement documents in this platform. Vestas also uses DocuSign for digital signatures wherever allowed by local registrations to sign contracts and NDAs digitally. It is not required to have a log in to DocuSign, nor are there costs related to the usage. Please find the Supplier Quick Guides below to learn more.
Related supplier quick guides
Digital Forecast Collaboration
We use this module to collaborate with our suppliers through sharing forecast data with visibility of on-demand changes and increased transparency on delivery risks. The SAP Ariba forecasting system makes the end-to-end procurement process faster, easier, and more accurate as it will combine essential collaboration into one platform. From sharing the forecast to sending purchase orders, receiving order confirmations, until the invoice payment.
Digital Advanced Shipping Notification
We use Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) in our collaboration with our suppliers. ASN is part of of the Ariba Network and an ASN is used when a supplier sends information about a delivery to Vestas.