eProcurement
Conducting Business at Canada Post
The following summarizes the Procurement process at Canada Post.
- Business to Business eProcurement system - allows our users to purchase authorized goods and services on-line from predefined suppliers.
- Electronic communication with suppliers (in the form of purchase order and invoices) - to facilitate the purchasing process
- Electronic funds transfer - to streamline the accounts payable process.
eProcurement: Authorized Canada Post employees have access to a Web-based eProcurement system. For employees, this represents a single portal for the acquisition of goods and services.
Electronic Purchase Orders: Purchase Orders are sent to the supplier in electronic format (to either an e-mail address or facsimile number or via our PosteCS product.)
Electronic Invoicing: Canada Post's preferred method of receiving invoices from suppliers is via electronic means, either in an .xml or .txt format (specifications available on request).
Elimination of Invoicing: Specific circumstances allow payments to be generated to suppliers upon Canada Post employees acknowledging the receipt of a good or service without an invoice.
Electronic Payment: Where possible, Canada Post will send payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
As a supplier for Canada Post, you need to be capable of handling electronic procurement related transactions. After reviewing the information outlined below, you may want to contact your Canada Post Sourcing Management representative to discuss the scope of the existing or potential business relationship.
