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Vendors - Supplier Enablement

iBuy is transitioning to OCPS Ariba

This is an important step toward streamlining procurement processes, improving visibility in our processes, increasing the overall operational efficiency, and improve communication and cooperation with our suppliers. Suppliers must adhere to updated policies and participate in training to ensure compliance with OCPS standards. Suppliers will be contacted with information about training sessions.  These session will introduce innovative tools and processes impacting ordering, invoicing, and contract management in OCPS Ariba.

 

The outcomes of our new process will help:

  • Streamline the Procurement workflow
  • Enhance Supplier Collaboration
  • Improve Transparency
  • Increase Efficiency

All Purchase Orders (PO) from OCPS will come from Ariba, and may look different from what is received today.  How a vendor receives the PO is determined by their relationship with the SAP Ariba Network.  Please be patient as we work out the details, but rest assured that current vendors who engage with us on this journey will be available in the application upon go-live on December 8, 2025.

 

The OCPS Ariba logo features the words 'OCPS' and 'Ariba' in a modern design.

Thank you for walking down this road with us.  All suppliers will be expect to adhere to OCPS policies and participate in training to ensure your knowledge and compliance with OCPS standards. Our suppliers are important to us and we’ll help you walk down this path, but all suppliers will be required to utilize OCPS Ariba to transact with OCPS.

Suppliers will not “automatically” be added to the new OCPS Ariba application.  You must create a Trading Relationship Request (TRR) to become enabled in the SAP Ariba network.  There are different levels of engagement. 

You will have the option to register a free Standard Account, or you may use an existing account (Standard or Enterprise) to connect with Orange County Public Schools. Please note that if you accept this trading relationship request by logging in with an Enterprise Account, you may incur fees from SAP Business Network use.  Any fees generated will be the responsibility of the supplier.

For process related questions, please contact us at supplierenablement@ocps.net or visit our Supplier Information Portal for helpful guides and information.