Rules of Engagement

  • New authorized suppliers are required to agree to Experian supplier terms and conditions and complete a supplier on boarding form for our ERP system and contract management tool. Submission of the above does not guarantee you will be added to Experian's Supplier Listing.
  • Experian requires all our suppliers to be formally contracted prior to providing any goods and/or services.  Authorized supplier contracts are executed by a representative of our Global Sourcing organization.
  • Experian uses a competitive bid process that enables qualified suppliers to compete for Experian's business.
  • Purchase orders are only electronically transmitted to a supplier and are only directed to one email address. Suppliers are responsible for forwarding PO's internally within their organization.
  • No order for goods and/or services should be fulfilled to Experian prior to receiving a valid, recognized Experian purchase order number. Suppliers fulfilling orders without a valid Experian purchase order will NOT BE PAID.
  • The purchase order number must be clearly printed on all packing slips, invoices and all related correspondence.
  • Invoices submitted for payment without a valid, recognized Experian purchase order number will NOT BE PAID.
  • If the invoice does not match the purchase order, for any reason, it will be returned to the Supplier for resolution.
  • All applicable taxes should be applied based upon the final destination as indicated on the purchase order, unless otherwise stipulated.
  • All invoices will be paid via EFT
  • Payment status and resolution inquiries are to be directed to our Accounts Payable Department ONLY.