Our suppliers

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.

What you can find on this page:
Getting started
Vestas is continuously onboarding suppliers to Ariba based on region. You will be contacted by Vestas when we start onboarding suppliers in your region. If you are already in Ariba and want to transact with Vestas already now, please contact the Vestas Ariba team.


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Supplier collaboration at Vestas

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
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Creating an Ariba account
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Registrering with Vestas in Ariba
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Completing qualification questionnaire in Ariba
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Updating Supplier Development Plan
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How to revise and resubmit your Ariba registration questionnaire
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How to update or revise your company data in Ariba
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How to revise your qualification questionnaire
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Guidelines for qualification process in SAP Ariba

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
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How to handle Digital Purchase Orders & Invoices in Ariba
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Processing orders in Ariba
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Sending Invoice and credit note in Ariba

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Sending Invoice and credit note in Ariba
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Setting up your company profile in Ariba
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Update your company VAT ID in Ariba
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Set your invoice notification preferences
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Update your preferred email account for orders
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Set your general notification preferences
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Add and manage users and roles in Ariba
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How to handle return orders and credit memos
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Create Service Sheets and Send Invoices to Approved Service Sheets
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How to invoice Blanket POs

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How to invoice Blanket POs
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How to invoice Blanket POs

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How to integrate into Ariba

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.

Related supplier quick guides
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Responding to events in Ariba
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Creating an account in Ariba

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.

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.

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Supplier Quick Guides – Ariba Forecast Collaboration
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Add and Manage Users and Roles in Ariba
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Frequently Asked Questions – Ariba Forecast Collaboration
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Example download file – Forecast weekly view
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How to download PO Report (Firmed Orders) in Ariba

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. 

Guides available for download
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How to handle Digital Purchase Orders & Invoices in Ariba
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Example of an ASN label
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Additional supplier Information

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VIDEO: Introduction to ASN
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VIDEO: How to create an ASN (Enterprise Account)
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VIDEO: How to create an ASN (Standard Account)