Non-Merchandise Suppliers
Welcome
ALDI Australia is switching to an electronic purchase order system, SAP Ariba, for the procurement and payment of our non-merchandise goods and services. This will impact our ways of working with our non-merchandise business partners with the aim to improve the accuracy and timeliness of your payments.
This web page has been established to provide our business partners with the necessary details and the actions to be taken in order to support this change. Please click on the links below for more information.
To ensure your orders are received promptly from 7th November, please confirm your purchasing email address and your company ABN by using this link.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Do I need to include the purchase order number on the invoice?
A: Yes, this is now a mandatory requirement that will ensure your payments are not delayed.
Q: Do I now need to send one invoice for each purchase order Aldi sends us?
A: Yes, we now require each invoice to reference one purchase order, this will enhance the process of communication and speed up the purchasing process.
Q: Will Ariba be rolled out for ALDI in Australia only, or world-wide?
A: Ariba will be used across all Aldi South countries, including Great Britain, Ireland and the United States.
Q: When will this process start?
A: Our new purchasing process goes live in Australia in November 2022
Q: What format does the invoice need to be in?
A: We now require you to email invoices to us in PDF format.
Q: Will all ALDI regions purchases orders all be submitted via Ariba?
A: Yes that is correct, suppliers should expect to receive a purchase order from us before supplying goods or services. There are only limited exceptions to this.
Q: How will variances be handled?
A: The purchase order will be amended and you will receive an updated version of the purchase order.
Q: We currently work on a fixed term contract, will this change with Ariba?
A: No, the implementation of Ariba will allow us to send you purchase orders and for you to invoice us with reference to the order.
Q: Who do I contact if I have further questions?
A: Please email nonmerch.businesspartner@aldi.com.au with any additional questions you may have.