Supplier Onboarding (Automated flow)

This initiative to be updated with automation epics, Kafka Integration and supportflow epics

• SAME PROCESS for all supplier onboarding

• System AUTOMATED FINANCIAL AND BLACKLIST CHECKS

• SUPPLIER APPROVAL TO AHLSELL GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS for non-contracted suppliers

• LESS MANUAL WORK for our Master data teams in all countries

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Definition Of Done:

• Required updated integrations (e.g., ERP, Service Now, compliance tools, D&B/third-party checks) are in placed , tested and confirmed both ways (Kafka)

• In parallell with an established process (automated) for support ticket handling

Testing & Validation

• End-to-end test cases for onboarding scenarios executed (new supplier, updates, exceptions)

• Automated validations and rules (e.g., VAT check, duplicate detection) functioning as expected

• Sample suppliers onboarded successfully via the automated flow to

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) completed and signed off by business stakeholders (Product Managers and Procurement Managers)

Documentation

• Process documentation created/updated (including swimlane or BPMN diagrams if used) STEP rresponsibility including data model and integrations/API documentations