Procurement

Digital procurement at Fraunhofer
 

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft uses SAP as an ERP system throughout Germany in order to make procurement processes simple and efficient. The SAP Ariba system is available to all of our business partners and makes collaboration easy.

We are sending electronic orders to existing and new suppliers exclusively via the SAP Ariba network. Paper orders are not sent. The Fraunhofer Gesellschaft prefers electronic invoicing, preferably via the Ariba network. Alternatively, invoices can be sent electronically by email with a PDF attachment to rechnungseingang@zv.fraunhofer.de. It should be noted that invoices without our order number will not be processed.

 

What are the benefits and changes for you as a supplier?

• Order status can be tracked in real time
• Orders can be shipped and received quickly and securely
• Significant reduction of order errors
• Greater transparency
• Better visibility in the network for other potential customers

 

What costs will you incur?

SAP Ariba Network has two account models:

1. Standard account

Free model for exchanging essential documents. The only restrictions are that catalogs cannot be uploaded and system-to-system integration via the network is not available.
 

2. Enterprise account

Fee-based account (once a certain transaction volume is reached), which offers system-to-system integration as well as a catalog uploading function. With this account, the overall costs are comprised of transaction-related and subscription costs.
You can find a detailed breakdown of fees here.
  

Are you a prospective supplier who is looking to do business with us?

Please contact our onboarding team (onboarding@zv.fraunhofer.de) and provide your contact details (company name, position, address, email address, phone number, Ariba customer number (if available)). Please use this form. You will then receive an invitation and will be able to register for Ariba Network.

You can also find more information by clicking on the following link:
Fraunhofer Supplier Information Portal (ariba.com)

 

We look forward to continuing our successful business relationship with you.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Fraunhofer onboarding project team at the following email address: onboarding@zv.fraunhofer.de

For inquiries regarding orders and invoices, please contact the respective purchasing representative specified on the purchase order.

Please send general inquiries to Einkauf@zv.fraunhofer.de.