Supplier Onboarding Orchestrator Skill

Supplier Onboarding Orchestrator

Overview

The Supplier Onboarding Orchestrator manages the end-to-end supplier onboarding process. It coordinates documentation collection, capability assessment, compliance verification, and system setup to ensure new suppliers are fully qualified and enabled for transactions.

Capabilities

Onboarding Checklist Management: Dynamic checklist by supplier type
Document Collection and Validation: Required document tracking
Capability Questionnaire Scoring: Supplier capability assessment
Compliance Verification Workflow: Regulatory and policy compliance
System Master Data Setup: ERP and procurement system configuration
Banking and Payment Setup: Payment information and terms
Quality Agreement Tracking: Quality requirements documentation
Onboarding Status Dashboard: Real-time progress visibility

Input Schema

onboarding_request:
  supplier_info:
    company_name: string
    contact: object
    category: string
    supplier_type: string         # direct, indirect, services
    country: string
  sourcing_context:
    category: string
    estimated_spend: float
    contract_reference: string
  requirements:
    documents_required: array
    certifications_required: array
    compliance_checks: array
  timeline:
    target_completion: date
    urgency: string

Output Schema

onboarding_output:
  supplier_id: string
  onboarding_status: string       # initiated, in_progress, complete
  checklist:
    total_items: integer
    completed: integer
    pending: array
    blocked: array
  document_status:
    collected: array
    pending: array
    issues: array
  capability_assessment:
    questionnaire_score: float
    capability_rating: string
    concerns: array
  compliance_status:
    checks_completed: array
    checks_pending: array
    findings: array
  system_setup:
    erp_status: string
    portal_status: string
    payment_status: string
  quality_agreement: object
  next_steps: array
  estimated_completion: date

Usage

New Supplier Onboarding

Input: New supplier information, category requirements
Process: Initialize checklist, request documents, verify compliance
Output: Onboarding workflow with status tracking

Document Collection Automation

Input: Required documents list, supplier portal access
Process: Request, receive, validate documents
Output: Document status with missing item follow-up

System Enablement

Input: Validated supplier, approved terms
Process: Create vendor master, enable portal, configure payments
Output: Fully enabled supplier in procurement systems

Integration Points

Supplier Portals: Document collection, self-service
ERP Systems: Vendor master creation
Compliance Systems: Background checks, sanctions screening
Workflow Automation: RPA, approval routing
Tools/Libraries: Workflow automation, document management

Process Dependencies

Supplier Onboarding and Qualification
Strategic Sourcing Initiative
Supplier Evaluation and Selection

Best Practices

Define onboarding requirements by supplier category
Automate document collection where possible
Set clear SLAs for each onboarding stage
Communicate progress to stakeholders regularly
Archive all onboarding documentation
Review and streamline process periodically

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