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 Report application in the left side navigation bar.

3. Select Submit Standard Tier 2 Report.

The system displays available reporting entry methods and reporting period.

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Create a Tier 2 Report

Step 1: Select the Reporting Request or Period

1. Select the applicable reporting period.

2. Select an entry method - Revenue allocation percentage (option 1 or 2) and Enter Spend Amounts Directly (Option 3).

The system will then present the tier 2 reporting 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 (user will be prompted to take this approach if they have a large list of suppliers in their system)

1. Select Generate Worksheet.

2. Download the provided worksheet that will have all suppliers that have been uploaded thus far.

3. Complete the template with applicable 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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