Access a network of high-volume buying organizations.Suppliers can have more than one account, with each one possibly connecting to different buying organizations. The buyer can then send payment documents (remittance advices) to the supplier to document the payment transfer.Ī supplier is an organization that sells any type of product or service. Suppliers receive the orders and can then create and send order confirmations, advance ship notices, and invoices if the buyer accepts these documents. You might also search for new suppliers on SAP Ariba Discovery.Īfter a supplier accepts an invitation, the buyer can see the supplier’s catalogs and place orders. As a buying organization (buyer), you use Ariba Network to enable electronic processing of orders and invoices with your existing suppliers. The Ariba Network is a hosted service that enables suppliers and buyers to form relationships and conduct transactions over the internet.Īs a supplier, you might already have an existing relationship with a customer who invites you to form a relationship on Ariba Network.

Ariba network portal