Supplier Portal: Reduce Accounts Payable Vendor Queries
Are you inundated with too many supplier inquiries? A self-service Supplier Portal is a real game-changer.
Designed to optimise your accounting process, enhance customer service, and save valuable time, it's your one-stop solution for vendor management.
This portal fortifies your relationships with suppliers and brings enduring advantages to your business.
A First Look at the Supplier Portal
Vendor Management Made Easy
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Precise Data
Kefron AP self-service Supplier Portal facilitates the electronic submission of invoices by suppliers. This leads to higher supplier adoption of electronic invoices, which results in more efficient invoice processing in your organisation.
Improve Visibility
Authorised suppliers can log in to view the status of specific outstanding invoices and register or respond to Accounts Payable Vendor Queries. The self-service portal equips suppliers to keep track of their invoices without needing to request and wait for confirmation.
Reduce Queries
With Kefron AP and the Supplier Portal, suppliers can keep an eye on payment due dates, obviating the need for phone calls. Offering self-service access to invoice and payment details allows your team to concentrate on value-added tasks.
E-Invoicing Adoption
The Supplier Portal permits suppliers to convert purchase orders they receive from you into electronic invoices, which are then matched, verified, and routed directly to your financial system.
Streamline Supply Chain with Supplier Portal
- Access Control
- Improve Communication
- Accurate Data
- Reduce Bottlenecks
- Visibility & Turnaround
With Kefron AP Supplier Portal you are able to control the level of visibility your suppliers have. Customise and restrict access to suit your business needs.
The portal integrates in-system messaging. Suppliers can log in to view the status of particular outstanding invoices, lodge or answer Accounts Payable Vendor Queries, and eliminate the need for phone calls.
No need to contact suppliers; the online portal allows them to update their own details immediately. This results in less admin work, letting your staff focus on more strategic tasks.
The self-service portal aids in Vendor Management, especially supplier onboarding, document modifications, and performance evaluations, ensuring consistent and error-free data capture.
The portal offers total transparency from the time an invoice is submitted through receipt, approval, status and eventually payment at all necessary levels throughout an entire organisation.
FAQ
What is a supplier portal?
A supplier portal is a web-based platform that provides a secure, digital interface between a company and its suppliers. It facilitates seamless communication, data exchange, and management of transactions, documents, and other critical information related to procurement and supply chain operations.
How does a supplier portal benefit suppliers and businesses?
For suppliers, the portal offers an efficient way to manage orders, submit invoices, track payments, and update information. Businesses benefit from streamlined procurement processes, improved data accuracy, and enhanced supplier relationships. Both parties enjoy greater transparency, reduced administrative burdens, and faster resolution of inquiries and disputes.
Can a supplier portal integrate with existing procurement and financial systems?
Yes, modern supplier portals are designed to integrate seamlessly with a company’s existing procurement and financial systems. This integration ensures that data flows smoothly between systems, reducing manual data entry and the potential for errors, and enhancing overall process efficiency.
How does a supplier portal improve the invoicing and payment process?
A supplier portal automates and digitises the invoicing and payment process, allowing suppliers to submit invoices electronically and track their payment status in real-time. This reduces processing times, minimises errors, and ensures timely payments, contributing to healthier supplier relationships and improved cash flow management.
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