Rio Tinto Buy Local is designed to help local Australian businesses in the regions where our operations are based to bid for work with us by: This includes helping strengthen the capability of local industry, so businesses can be more competitive in the procurement process. We want to make it easier for local suppliers to compete for contracts and, in turn, maximise local economic benefits. We are committed to maximising opportunities for Australian businesses to be part of our supply chain.

We work to maximise the benefits our company and its work delivers to the communities that host us.īy partnering with local suppliers, we can stimulate local economies and help local businesses grow and prosper.

Please contact SAP Ariba for further information on these connection types and to discuss the option best suited to your business and budget. We use two connection types on Ariba Network (previously called Hosted & Light Account).

Changes to purchasing information are visible to both parties so that any errors can be identified and resolved quickly.

Order acknowledgements and/or submit order changes are returned in the system so no emails or waiting which could hold up payment.

Information all in one place - no missing emails or misinterpretation of requirements.

Increased visibility of the status of your invoices.

Faster start to your payment cycle: Invoices enter Rio Tinto’s system directly and not through a scanning or postal process.

Benefits of connecting with us through Ariba Network Exchanging documents electronically saves time and see invoices processed faster.Įmail the Rio Tinto Digital Sustainability Team for any questions regarding transacting on SAP Ariba Network.

We want to establish a strong digital connection with all of our suppliers. We moved to SAP's Ariba Network in 2017 and are establishing Ariba Network as our primary transactional platform for purchase orders, as well as follow-on transactions like confirmation of purchase order receipt and submission of invoices.

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