B2B Supplier Enablement

Supplier Enablement is a process of facilitating transactions between Alcon and Suppliers through the Ariba Network.

How Does It Work?

Supplier receives a project notification letter including invitation for summit/training
Supplier confirms the email address of the colleague responsible for Ariba Supplier Portal management, called the Ariba Admin, and the associated Ariba Network ID (ANID).
Supplier subsequently receives a Trading Relationship Request (TRR) through Ariba
Supplier has 5 days respond to avoid any delays in the process of transitioning to Ariba
Supplier initiates the enablement process by clicking “Accept your customer’s Trading Relationship Request”
If the Standard Enablement option gets is preferred, review the standard enablement steps and complete the needed actions.

Supplier Options for Ariba Enablement

Review the enablement options to determine which is best for your organization.

Enterprise

Recommended for High invoice volume suppliers

Supplier registration on Ariba Network and Relationship email address are mandatory

Orders can be processed and invoiced directly through Ariba

Standard

Recommended for Low invoice volume Suppliers

Once Valid Email address is provided, no additional action needed from supplier. Portal Registration after supplier receives first order to the email provided

Email based transaction method through Ariba receiving orders and subsequent invoicing