Vizient PPS Subscription Features

A Vizient PPS subscription provides access to tools within the SupplierGATEWAY portal that support supplier management, sourcing, procurement, compliance, reporting, and risk monitoring in one centralized system.

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Supplier Registration & Profile Management

Suppliers can create and maintain a company profile that includes:

• Company information
• Contact details
• Diversity classifications
• Certifications and documentation

This helps buyers maintain an accurate and searchable supplier database.

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Supplier Enablement (Vendor Onboarding)

Supplier Enablement supports the onboarding and activation of new vendors in the system.

Features Include:

• Digital onboarding workflows
• Collection of required tax and compliance documents
• Banking and payment setup
• Supplier profile validation and approvals
• Automated onboarding notifications and reminders

Benefits:

• Faster supplier onboarding
• Reduced manual data entry
• Improved data accuracy
• Standardized onboarding process

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Sourcing (Opportunity Search & Posting Tool)

The sourcing module enables buyers to identify and engage suppliers through active opportunity management.

Features Include:

• Search tool to identify potential suppliers
• Posting of sourcing opportunities
• Distribution of bid packages and RFPs
• Supplier engagement through structured procurement events

Benefits:

• Expands supplier reach
• Improves competition and pricing outcomes
• Centralizes sourcing activity

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Bid Package Management (RFPs)

A bid package is a structured procurement opportunity issued to suppliers for response.

May Include:

• Project description
• Scope of work (SOW)
• Instructions to bidders
• Evaluation criteria
• Terms and conditions
• Required attachments and forms
• Supplier Q&A section

Suppliers Can:

• View opportunities
• Submit proposals and bids
• Upload required documentation
• Communicate during the sourcing process

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Compliance Monitoring

Compliance Monitoring ensures suppliers meet business, regulatory, and policy requirements.

Features Include:

• Certification and license tracking
• Diversity certification validation
• Regulatory and sanctions screening
• Document expiration tracking
• Automated alerts
• Audit history and reporting

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Credentialing Facility Management

Credentialing ensures suppliers are properly vetted and approved before and during engagement.

Includes:

• Supplier profile validation
• Document verification (licenses, insurance, certifications)
• Ongoing compliance tracking
• Approval workflows

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Financial Risk Monitoring

Evaluates supplier financial health to reduce supply chain disruption risk.

Features Include:

• Credit ratings and risk scores
• Bankruptcy alerts
• Payment history tracking
• Continuous financial monitoring

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Invoice & Payment Management

Supports end-to-end invoice processing and payment tracking.

Features Include:

• Invoice submission and review
• Approval workflows
• Payment status tracking
• Notifications and updates
• Document history storage

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Purchase Orders (POs)

A Purchase Order is an official document sent to suppliers confirming an order.

Includes:

• Items or services ordered
• Quantities and pricing
• Delivery expectations
• Payment terms

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Requisition Management

A requisition is an internal request to initiate a purchase before a PO is issued.

Includes:

• Requested goods or services
• Business justification
• Cost estimates
• Approval routing

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Amazon Business Reporting

Amazon Business reporting provides visibility into purchases made through Amazon Business accounts.

Features Include:

• Spend visibility across Amazon Business transactions
• Supplier and category-level reporting
• Integration into broader spend analytics
• Tracking of purchasing trends

Benefits:

• Improved spend transparency
• Better category management
• Enhanced reporting accuracy across e-procurement channels

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Subcontract Plan Management

Supports tracking and oversight of subcontracting commitments within procurement activities.

Features Include:

• Subcontractor plan creation and tracking
• Supplier diversity goal monitoring
• Reporting on subcontracting participation
• Compliance tracking against program requirements

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Tier 2 Standard & Tier 2 Project Reporting

Tier 2 reporting tracks diverse supplier spend that flows through prime suppliers.

Features Include:

• Tier 2 Standard spend reporting
• Project-based Tier 2 tracking
• Supplier-submitted subcontractor spend data
• Consolidated reporting across programs

Benefits:

• Improved visibility into indirect diverse spend
• Supports supplier diversity program compliance
• Enables accurate reporting across projects and suppliers

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Data Enrichment

Data enrichment enhances supplier and spend records with additional external and system-generated attributes.

Features Include:

• Supplier data standardization and cleansing
• Enrichment of missing or incomplete fields
• Classification enhancements (industry, demographics, etc.)
• Improved reporting accuracy and analytics readiness

Benefits:

• Higher quality reporting data
• Reduced manual data correction
• Better insights and segmentation

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SRM Console (Supplier Relationship Management)

The SRM Console provides a centralized workspace for managing supplier relationships and performance.

Features Include:

• Unified view of supplier performance and activity
• Contract and engagement tracking
• Communication and collaboration tools
• Risk and compliance visibility in one dashboard
• Supplier segmentation and management tools

Benefits:

• Improves supplier oversight and governance
• Centralizes supplier interaction history
• Enhances decision-making through consolidated insights
• Supports proactive supplier relationship management

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Additional Benefits of the PPS Portal

The Vizient PPS portal helps organizations:

• Centralize supplier management
• Improve sourcing efficiency
• Streamline onboarding and compliance
• Enhance supplier diversity reporting
• Monitor supplier risk and performance
• Increase visibility into procurement and spend activity