Single purchasing system
Developing systems and processes that make it easy for you and our other suppliers to do business with us is key to building long term, mutually beneficial relationships. In 2003, our Single Purchasing System (SPS) was launched; this system uses SAP software to deliver a more streamlined and efficient Purchasing process. SPS provides us with detailed and up to date information on transactions, improved tracking of contracts and payments, as well as valuable databases on buying patterns.Our purchasing requirements are set out in a clear and easy to follow format using a standard Yell Purchase Order (PO). For some of our regular purchases, such as stationery and IT consumables, we have set up electronic catalogues which will standardise the process still further. Once requirements have been agreed, POs will be sent to you by fax or email and a new invoicing system will ensure you are paid in line with the trading terms agreed between us.
Improving on this development, from mid November 2005, current suppliers will be able to amend their details on-line and this will be rolled out over the next few months. If you are a current supplier to Yell and wish to amend some of your details, please contact us at purchasing@yellgroup.com or call us on +44 (0)118 950 6243 to discuss the next steps. You will need to be set up the first time with user login details before your account can be enabled on-line, after which you will then be able to submit your changes on-line using your individual log-in details.
We are also launching a new supplier registration process on-line; this will be driven by our internal customers who identify the need to add a new supplier. Such suppliers will be contacted on an individual basis at the appropriate time with instructions on how to register as a supplier to Yell, by completing the on-line process.
