Submit a Tier 2 Report (Supplier)

Overview

Submitting a Tier 2 Report in SupplierGATEWAY allows Tier 1 suppliers to report spend with their subcontractors and downstream suppliers. Tier 2 Reports provide visibility into indirect supplier engagement and support buyer reporting requirements related to supplier diversity, compliance, and contractual obligations.

This article explains how suppliers submit a Tier 2 Report within SupplierGATEWAY, including where the reporting function is accessed, how spend data is entered or uploaded, and what occurs after submission.

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Prerequisites

Before submitting a Tier 2 Report, the following conditions must be met:

• The supplier has an active SupplierGATEWAY account.

• The supplier has been requested or authorized to submit Tier 2 data.

• The user has permission to submit Tier 2 Reports on behalf of the supplier.

• Tier 2 supplier and spend data is available.

• The reporting period is open.

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Access the Tier 2 Reporting Function

1. Log in to SupplierGATEWAY.

2. From the main menu, select the Tier 2, Reporting, or Supplier Portal application.

3. Navigate to Tier 2 Reporting or Submit Tier 2 Report.

The system displays available reporting requests and reporting periods.

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Create a Tier 2 Report

Step 1: Select the Reporting Request or Period

1. Select the applicable reporting request, buyer, or reporting period.

2. Review reporting instructions and due dates.

The system opens a new Tier 2 Report workspace.

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Step 2: Add Tier 2 Supplier Data

Suppliers may enter Tier 2 data using one or more of the following methods, depending on configuration:

Manual Entry

1. Select Add Tier 2 Supplier.

2. Enter Tier 2 supplier details, including:

   • Supplier name

   • Address

   • Classification or certification

3. Enter associated spend amounts.

File Upload

1. Select Upload File or Import Spend.

2. Download the provided template, if required.

3. Complete the template with Tier 2 supplier and spend data.

4. Upload the completed file.

The system validates required fields and data formats.

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Step 3: Review Tier 2 Spend Totals

1. Review calculated Tier 2 spend totals.

2. Confirm alignment with internal records.

3. Address any validation warnings or errors.

Totals update automatically as data is added or corrected.

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Submit the Tier 2 Report

1. Review all Tier 2 supplier entries and spend totals.

2. Confirm the accuracy and completeness of the report.

3. Select Submit Report.

The report status updates to Submitted or Pending Review.

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Respond to Review Requests (If Applicable)

After submission:

• Buyers may review the Tier 2 Report.

• Suppliers may receive requests for clarification or correction.

• Suppliers can update and resubmit the report as instructed.

All actions and communications are logged for audit purposes.

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Track Tier 2 Report Status

Suppliers can monitor report progress by viewing:

• Submission status

• Review or approval status

• Requests for updates

• Final acceptance confirmation

Statuses may include Draft, Submitted, Under Review, Returned, or Accepted.

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Outcome

Once a Tier 2 Report is submitted:

• Tier 2 spend data becomes available to the requesting organization.

• Indirect supplier participation is captured for reporting and compliance.

• The supplier fulfills Tier 2 reporting obligations for the reporting period.

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