Purchasing process

Transforming Procurement:

enhancing supplier collaboration with SAP S4 HANA & Ariba

At Urenco, we are revolutionising our supply chain operations with the integration of SAP S4 HANA and Ariba, utilising the SAP Business Network (formerly known as Ariba Network). This advanced software enhances our collaboration and efficiency, streamlining our processes and centralising our interactions in one online location. This transformation will save time and effort, and it comes at no cost to you as our valued supplier.

You might already be familiar with the SAP Business Network (SBN) from previous communications or other clients. As we transition to this new system, there will be some updates in our interaction methods.

We are excited about these improvements and look forward to continuing our successful partnership with you.

These changes include:

• Conducting sourcing events via the SAP Business Network (SBN)

• Aligning contract terms and discounts with SAP Ariba capabilities

• Sending purchase orders (POs) through the SBN

• Completing order confirmations through the SBN

• Completing advance ship notice though the SBN

• Receiving invoices back through the SBN

• Completing Service Entry Sheets via the SBN

What we need from you

If you already have an SAP Business Network account, please share your SAP Business Network ID (ANID) number with us through the form at the bottom of the page. If you do not have an account, follow the steps on our SAP Business Network page to register.

Register on SAP Business Network

Purchase orders

From our project go-live date of 1st April 2026 you will begin receiving service PO’s via the SBN. Purchase Orders (POs) will be sent to your Network account, but you can still receive POs by email via the Network. If you already have an account but we don't receive your SAP Business Network ID (ANID) upfront, a new account will be created when the first PO is sent out. This may result in two accounts under your business name, though they can be merged later.

If you do not wish to join the network, you will still receive POs via email, and a default account will be created for you.

Submitting service entry sheets

From our project go-live date of 1st April 2026, once the service has been provided, you will need create service entry sheets (SES) via the SBN and submit them to Urenco to approve. You will not be able to submit any invoices until the SES has been approved. See the below video training on submitting service entry sheets:

Training video: Submitting service entry sheets

Submitting invoices

From our project go-live date of 1st April 2026, we will no longer be accepting invoices via PDF email. You will be required to submit invoices to us via the SBN. See the below video training on invoice submission:

Training video: Invoice submission

Support & next steps

For additional SAP Business Network support, please visit the SAP Business Network registration guide page or contact the implementation team using the form below.

SAP Business Network Registration Guide