Manage Supplier Classifications

Overview

Managing supplier classifications in SupplierGateway ensures that suppliers are categorized accurately for reporting, eligibility, and analytics. Classifications are applied to supplier records and are used across multiple programs, including diversity reporting and spend analysis.

This article explains how internal users manage supplier classifications within the SupplierGateway platform, including where classifications are viewed and how they are reviewed and maintained.

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How Supplier Classifications Are Managed in SupplierGateway

Supplier classifications are managed through the Supplier Management application. Internal users review and manage classifications at the supplier record level using Supplier Status.

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Access Supplier Classifications

Internal users access supplier classifications by opening a supplier record.

Directional Guidance

• Open the Supplier Management app from the main menu

• Navigate to Supplier Status

• Locate and select a supplier from the list

Outcome:
The supplier record opens, displaying the classifications currently associated with the supplier.

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Review Supplier Classifications

Within the supplier record, classifications are displayed as part of the supplier’s profile.

From this view, users can:

• Identify which classifications are applied to the supplier

• Confirm whether classifications align with program requirements

• Verify whether supporting documentation or attestations are present

Outcome:
Users can determine whether supplier classifications are complete, accurate, or require follow-up.

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Request Classification Updates or Documentation

If a supplier’s classifications are missing, outdated, or incorrect, internal users may request updates from the supplier.

Directional Guidance

• Open the supplier record

• Identify the classification or documentation requiring attention

• Initiate a request for the supplier to update their information

Outcome:
The supplier is notified through the platform and prompted to update classifications or provide required documentation.

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Monitor Classification Status Over Time

Supplier classifications are monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure continued accuracy.

Internal users use Supplier Status to:

• Identify suppliers with incomplete or expired classification information

• Track suppliers who require follow-up

• Support reporting and program oversight needs

Supplier updates are primarily completed through supplier self-service.

Outcome:
Supplier classifications remain current without manual data maintenance by internal teams.

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Key Terms

Supplier Classification
A governed attribute applied to a supplier record to categorize the supplier for reporting, eligibility, or analysis.

Supplier Record
The authoritative representation of a supplier within SupplierGateway, used across all platform domains.

Supplier Status
The view within the Supplier Management application that displays supplier standing and readiness information.

Supplier Management Application
The area of the platform where internal users review supplier records, status, and classifications.

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Summary

Managing supplier classifications in SupplierGateway is performed through the Supplier Management application by reviewing supplier records via Supplier Status and requesting updates when needed. Internal users rely on supplier self-service to maintain accurate classifications, ensuring supplier data remains consistent and ready for use across reporting, compliance, and analytics programs.

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Metadata

Domain: Supplier Management
Article Type: Procedure
Audience: Administrators, internal enterprise users