Help & FAQ’s We are here to help In this section, you will find FAQs, instructions and video guides on joining us on this digital transformation. Video Tutorials Getting Started – General Questions What will it cost to join the SAP Business Network (SBN)? You can select between two account types: a free-of-charge “Standard” account, or an “Enterprise” account. Both of these accounts give you full ability to transact with Nomad Foods, with the Enterprise account offering some enhanced functionality at an additional cost. See the Guide below for Further info Standard vs Enterprise SAP Accounts Standard vs Enterprise SAP Accounts Will Ariba be the only method to transact with Nomad in the future? Yes. Nomad is fully committed to our digital transformation. SAP Ariba provides numerous benefits for both our Suppliers and Nomad. What if we do not wish to transact through the SAP Business Network? Nomad Foods is transforming the way we work, and as a valued supplier, we want you to join us on this journey. We understand that this decision may take some time, but our aim is to get all of our suppliers onto the SBN. Will Nomad cover our costs related to the SBN? No. As a supplier, you can always choose a Standard Account to access the core benefits of the SBN, which is free of charge. Is e-Invoicing through the SBN Mandatory? Yes, once we go-live in your region, it is mandatory to invoice only through the SBN. This will enable Auto-posting of invoices in our system and ensures on-time payment. How should we process old invoices/legacy purchase orders after the go live date? Old POs and invoices should be processed through the existing process. Only new POs that you receive through the SBN after signing up, will be processed through the SBN. SAP Business Network – Registration & Setup Why should I registered with the SAP Business Network? A standard account is free of charge. By joining the SBN, you will be part of the biggest Source-to-Pay network in the world. You will be able to transact electronically with Nomad Foods and thousands of other businesses globally. You can manage POs, invoice us, and participate in our Sourcing tenders. You will also be paid quickly and efficiently! How do I register for a SBN account? You will have received a Trading Relationship Request (TRR) or an Interactive PO from us via email. Follow the link on the email to sign up. If you have received a “Sourcing request” i.e a Request for info/pricing, you can follow the link on the email and sign up. See the information at the bottom of this page for more information on registration methods I already have a SBN Account. Do I need to reregister? No, you can use an existing account. For information on how to start communicating with us, click here, and refer to the “Additional Settings – Review your relationships” section. Once I’m registered and set up on the SBN, how will I receive purchase orders from Nomad? You’ll get an automated email from us with the PO attached as a PDF. Note that this email will be addressed to the email account you used to set up your SAP Business Network account. Can more than one person access our SBN Account? Yes, additional users can be added to the SBN by going to Company Settings>>Users>> Create. You can find more information by clicking here, under the “Additional Settings – Account Users and Administrator” section. I’m not sure if my company has an SAP Business Network account or not. What should I do? If there is a buying or procurement function in your company, and you do have an SAP Business Network account, they will probably know. If you are still unsure, use the “Contact us” form to send us an enquiry. Note: The administrator (person in your company that has responsibility for your SBN Account) we have on record for you may be incorrect, e.g. no longer working at your company. In such cases, you will need to contact SAP directly and update this data with them. I’m the admin for my company, but iv forgotten my password, what do I do? Follow SAP’s instructions here: Retrieving a Forgotten Password | SAP Help Portal What notifications will I receive from the SBN with a Standard account? Examples of notifications include; New Purchase Orders, unconfirmed Order reminders, Service Entry Sheet status changes (where applicable), Invoice rejection notifications and status changes, Payment Remittance, etc. Can notifications be sent to multiple people within our organisation? Yes, notifications can be sent to up to three email addresses. This can be administered under Company Settings, Notifications, followed by General, Network, Discovery and Sourcing & Contracts. Handling POs and Invoices in the SBN How do I view and respond to a PO received in the SBN (inc Service PO’s)? Please click here and navigate to the section called “Respond to a Purchase Order” How do I invoice Nomad foods for goods and services in the SBN? Please click here and navigate to the section called “Invoice your Customer” How do I update our VAT information so that it is automatically output on our Invoices? Your VAT/GST registration details can be administered from within the Company profile which is accessible under Company Settings, Company Profile, Business ‘tab’ followed by Tax Information. Who should I contact if I’m having problems with a purchase order? Contact the buyer or person who placed the order. Who should I contact if I’m having any other problems, e.g. using or getting set up on the SAP Business Network? Contact the Supplier Support Team using the form on this Contact us page. Other Transactions - Sourcing Requests & Setting up Catalogues I have received a Sourcing Request email. What do I do? If you have been selected as a Supplier in a Sourcing Event (e.g RFP/RFQ/eAuction), you will receive an email invitation from us. If you have an existing SBN account, you will be able to log in, and view the request under “Proposals and Questionnaires” in your Account. If you do not have an existing account, you will be directed to a quick sign up to the SBN, before being able to view the Sourcing event details. Why can’t I find a Sourcing Event that I was invited to? Please click here and perform the troubleshooting steps to determine why you cannot find an event in your account. I’d like to set up a catalogue with Nomad Foods. How do I do this? Please click here and select “Set up a Catalogue” from the dropdown menu, providing details of the catalogue and who would be responsible for setup. Our Supplier Support team will then reach out to you. Joining the SAP Business Network Walk up registration Receiving a Trading Relationship Request (TRR) Receiving an Interactive PO Forgot Username or Password Setting up your account Getting started - Account settings Configuring routing notifications (Purchase Orders) Configuring routing notifications (Invoices) Configure Remittance Address Creating Users Multiple Users and Account Hierarchy Transactions and Documents Create an Order Confirmation (Header Level) Create an Order Confirmation (Line item Level) Create a Ship Notice Create an Invoice Create a Service Invoice Receiving a goods receipt Receiving remittance advice Getting help Help and Support (Standard Account) Help and Support (Enterprise Account) To see a full list of the SAP video tutorials (available in different languages), please click here. Our Key PoliciesContact Us Subscribe to our email alerts Stay current on Nomad Foods news, regulatory filings and share price developments by subscribing to our email alerts. 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